Senior Taxation Accountant

Senior Taxation Accountant

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Full Time, Perth Based Position

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

About the Role

Reporting to the Taxation Manager, the Senior Tax Accountant will play a key role in managing the company's taxation compliance, reporting, governance and transfer pricing obligations. This newly created position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Australian tax legislation while providing commercially focused tax advice and supporting strategic business initiatives across a growing and dynamic organisation.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, external advisors and regulatory authorities, you will help strengthen the company's tax governance framework, reduce key-person dependency and support business growth through sound taxation practices and insights.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the ongoing operation and enhancement of the Company's tax governance framework, including maintenance of tax policies, procedures, risk registers and periodic control testing
• Preparation of income tax, GST, PAYG, FBT and other statutory returns and lodgements, in coordination with external tax advisors, including management of a robust Tax WIP and Fixed Asset Register.
• Assist with the preparation of annual Transfer Pricing documentation and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) obligations
• Quarterly reconciliation of tax balance sheet accounts, including preparation of quarterly IFRS tax effect workbooks and journals
• Assisting with tax advice on commercial transactions, capital projects and strategic business initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to improve tax processes, systems and reporting through automation and continuous improvement
• Maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisors and regulatory authorities

About the Candidate:

• CA or CPA qualified with 4+ years' taxation experience in mining, resources, energy, infrastructure or a large corporate environment
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation legislation across all disciplines
• Experience with tax effect accounting and financial reporting under AASB 112 / IAS 12 (IFRS preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills, with SAP or ERP system experience highly regarded
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and build effective stakeholder relationships

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• Flexible working environment
• Income protection insurance
• Life Insurance for company superannuation employees
• Competitive parental leave policy
• Salary sacrifice options for motor vehicles and superannuation
• Participation in site performance-based incentive scheme

About Talison Lithium:

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.  We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.

This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn.

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.