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. Location: DBS Sydney Job: Finance. Schedule: Regular Employee Status: Full time DBS is more than a bank — we're shaping the future of finance and communities. With innovation at our core and impact in our DNA, we go beyond banking to build careers, relationships, and a better world. DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 15 consecutive years from 2009 to 2023. DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets and is committed to building lasting relationships with customers. With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities.

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