Company Description
SGS is the world leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
Our brand promise -when you need to be sure - underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and sustainability, enable businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightside, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasourse.
SGS is a publicly traded on the Swiss Exchange under the ticket symbol SGSN (ISINCH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW)
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a ANZ Group Tax Manager to join our Finance team at our Australian Headquarters location at Perth Airport as SGS embarks on its growth path in supporting the Global SGS 2027 Strategy – Accelerating growth, building trust. Reporting to our General Manager Finance (CFO), you will be responsible for managing all direct and indirect tax compliance, international tax and advisory for our Australian, PNG and New Zealand businesses.
Primary Responsibilities include, however not limited to:
- Working with our finance team and external advisors to ensure the timely completion and lodgement of all direct, indirect and international tax compliance obligations.
- Working with SGS Group Tax and external advisors to prepare all required Transfer Pricing documentation and compliance.
- Actively leading taxation reviews and compliance on all Mergers and Acquisition activities, determining expert advice required from external support.
- Responsible for tax effect accounting and reporting for the SGS Australia group.
- Providing tax advice and support to the business and functions on a variety of transactions, projects, structuring and contract reviews.
- Overseeing tax governance and risk management and implementation of SGS Group Tax policies.
- Supporting in ATO representations and engagements.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and provide ongoing training to the broader finance team and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
About you:
- CA / CPA with 8 to 10 years of corporate and international tax experience gained through working in practice or industry/commerce.
- Deep knowledge of tax rules and reporting obligations for both direct and indirect tax laws.
- Commitment to maintaining and advancing technical knowledge.
- Strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to foster a team-oriented environment, working collaboratively with cross-functional departments leading with a positive, motivating, and encouraging attitude.
- Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously, manage and influence.
- Solid exposure and experience in compliance requirements for mergers and acquisitions.
- Advanced skills in MS Office products.
Additional Information
WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
