VP, Tax Compliance, Finance, DBS Australia (Sydney)

We are seeking a Vice President, Tax Compliance & Financial Reporting to drive the Australian tax compliance, financial control, and tax governance agenda. This role will serve as a key liaison between local management, Group Tax, and external tax advisors, ensuring compliance with Australian tax obligations while maintaining robust financial controls and governance standards.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of financial reporting, supporting strategic business initiatives, and ensuring statutory and regulatory obligations are met accurately and on time.

Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance & Financial Reporting

• Manage the end-to-end preparation and lodgement of Australian tax filings, including income tax returns, GST, PAYG, FBT, AIIR, and other statutory obligations.
• Oversee tax provisioning processes and ensure accurate tax accounting and reporting.
• Support month-end close activities and maintain the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of local and Group statutory financial statement disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and financial reporting standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Group Tax and external tax advisors, leveraging their expertise where appropriate while maintaining ownership of local compliance activities.

Finance Governance & Controls

• Maintain and enhance the local Tax Risk Management and Governance Framework.
• Strengthen and embed finance controls across tax, financial reporting, and regulatory reporting processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance governance, efficiency, and control effectiveness.

Strategic Advisory & Business Partnering

• Partner with business and Treasury stakeholders to assess tax, transfer pricing, and financial reporting implications of new products, funding structures, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide tax and finance guidance to support business decision-making and risk management.
• Act as a liaison between local stakeholders and Group Tax on tax-related matters.

People & Stakeholder Management

• Provide coaching, guidance, and training to finance and business teams on tax and finance requirements.
• Build strong relationships across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Business, and external advisors.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at various levels, including local management, Group Finance, and Group Tax.
• Drive timely decision-making, issue escalation, and resolution of tax and financial reporting matters.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in tax compliance within a financial services organisation or Big 4 accounting firm.
• Experience within an ADI or foreign ADI banking environment is essential.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA qualification.
• Postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA or Master's degree will be highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax compliance and reporting requirements.
• Experience in tax accounting, financial reporting, and finance control environments.
• Ability to interpret accounting and regulatory standards and apply them in practical business situations.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.
• Proven ownership mindset with the ability to drive outcomes and escalate issues appropriately.
• Highly organised with strong analytical capability and attention to detail.
• Curious, proactive, and able to navigate complex issues in a dynamic environment.

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