Senior + Principal Tax Advisors

Our Opportunity

Work Location:  Perth, Western Australia, on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster:  Monday to Friday. Flexible work options available.

As one of the world’s largest mining companies, and a business that is focussed on becoming the world’s number one integrated green technology, energy and metals company, Fortescue has expanded rapidly into a wide variety of overseas jurisdictions, many of which carry their own complexities from a tax perspective. Being one of Australia’s largest corporate taxpayers, Fortescue is committed to ensuring communities benefit from our operations, and it is critical that we comply fully and on a timely basis with the tax laws of all jurisdictions in which we operate.

Due to team members going on parental leave, two opportunities have arisen to join Fortescue’s International Tax team on 12-15 month fixed-term contracts initially, with the potential for extension or for an ongoing role for the right candidate depending on future business needs. Working with Fortescue’s broader finance and business functions, the successful Senior Tax Advisor and Principal Tax Advisor will be integral members of our Group Tax team, which supports Fortescue in meeting its tax obligations both in Australia and across the more than 30 overseas countries where we are represented.

The two positions cover a wide range of experience levels, and will provide the successful candidates with a challenging and rewarding experience in a large corporate environment as part of a friendly and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate Australian and international tax structuring advice to the broader Fortescue business.
• Prepare or review Australian and international corporate income tax returns and other tax-related compliance obligations (such as VAT and withholding tax).
• Interpret complex tax advice and apply it to Fortescue's transactions and contracts.
• Understand and apply global transfer pricing obligations.
• Work with various external professional advisors to monitor and manage the tax profile of group entities.
• Cultivate collaborative working relationships with relevant internal and external parties to manage tax inquires.
• Understand and apply Fortescue’s tax risk management framework, including developing and implementing appropriate tax policies and procedures for the corporate group (including focusing on tax corporate governance).
• Conduct regular reviews of the tax systems, processes and controls utilised by the group, to ensure they comply with agreed tax policies and manuals.
• (Principal Tax Advisor) supervise and support the work of Senior Tax Advisors in the International Tax team in relation to complex jurisdictions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years' (Senior Tax Advisor) OR  8-10 years’ (Principal Tax Advisor) experience in a similar corporate or advisory role
• Experience in international tax (e.g. cross-border corporate income tax advisory and compliance) and transfer pricing is preferred, but consideration will be given to candidates with broader corporate tax backgrounds
• Understanding of the OECD BEPS Pillar Two regime would be highly advantageous
• Undergraduate degree with a major in Finance, Tax, Accounting and/or Law
• Postgraduate qualification (e.g. CPA, CA, CTA, Masters of Tax or College of Law)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively
• Ability to work well under pressure and within demanding time frames, while adhering to the Fortescue Values

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.