Principal Finance Advisor

Location: Brisbane
Job Type: Contract
Discipline: Accounting & Finance
Reference: 1591043
Posted: 4 days ago
Troocoo are looking for a highly skilled Principal Finance Advisor (Taxation) to play a key role in leading our corporate taxation responsibilities and ensuring the highest standards of legislative compliance.
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Lead and manage the department's corporate taxation responsibilities, collaborating closely with the team to develop and implement a robust framework for compliance with legislative requirements.
  • Review and analyze complex taxation matters, ensuring taxation-related issues are identified and properly addressed across all materials.
  • Provide specialized advice for policy research and drafting, as well as supporting senior management through briefings and ministerial correspondence.
  • Lead a small but high-performing team, guiding them through task allocation, recruitment, performance management, and professional development while fostering a collaborative, diverse, and safe working environment.
  • Be the go-to expert, advising key stakeholders on the impact of taxation legislation changes and ensuring compliance across the Department's corporate tax responsibilities.
What We're Looking For:
  • Expert Knowledge: You possess comprehensive knowledge of Australian taxation legislation (GST, FBT) and a strong understanding of the Financial Accountability Act 2009, the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2019, and accounting standards.
  • Leadership Skills: You have demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams, including performance and capability development, task management, and fostering effective communication within the team.
  • Strategic Thinker: Your expertise in the National Tax Equivalents Regime (NTER) will ensure you can offer high-quality advice and support to key stakeholders and employees.
  • Communication Excellence: You're skilled in conveying complex taxation concepts clearly and accurately, enabling effective decision-making and policy development.
What You Bring:
  • A degree in finance, accounting, commerce, or business administration with a focus on taxation (preferred).
  • Membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants, or the Institute of Public Accountants would be highly regarded.
  • Proven experience in leading teams and managing taxation-related activities at a senior level.
If you would like more information about this role please reach out to Alison Detaille at alison.detaille@troocoo.com or click on apply.