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Location: Canberra, ACT, AU | Perth, WA, AU | Hobart, TAS, AU | Adelaide, SA, AU | Sydney, NSW, AU | Brisbane, QLD, AU | Melbourne, VIC, AU

Company: CSIRO

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The opportunity

• ​​Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency
• Showcase and develop expertise in taxation and accounting
• Flexible, supportive work environment

Join team CSIRO as our Innovation Fund Deputy Finance Manager

You will be a key player in our venture capital accounting team. Coordinating taxation matters, working with top tax advisors, and optimising strategies. Overseeing core operational accounting activities.

This role offers a unique chance to showcase and grow your expertise in both taxation and accounting, driving the success of our venture capital initiatives. Apply now to make an impact!

Your duties will include:

• Manage, prepare and coordinate tax compliance and advice for the group (companies, trusts, partnerships) for domestic requirements with assistance from expert firms as required. Including income tax returns, BAS, RITC credit returns, FATCA/CRS, and tax distribution statements.
• Manage international tax compliance and advice (e.g. United States income tax returns, PFIC), with assistance from external firms as required.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax compliance, advice and reporting in line with regulatory standards, as well as accurate tax reporting to investors.
• Support day-to-day accounting operations, including capital calls, distributions, and other fund transactions, ensuring accuracy and policy compliance.
• Prepare and review fund performance metrics, investor reports, quarterly financial statements, and regulatory filings for government stakeholders.
• Streamline and enhance accounting and tax processes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including a strong and open relationship with the Australian National Audit Office, external auditors, Australian Taxation Office, Innovation Australia and other regulators.

Location: All Australian cities with CSIRO site considered 

Salary: AU$114k - AU$123k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite

Reference: 98430

To be considered you will need:

• A degree in a relevant discipline such as Accounting or Finance, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting or taxation, with a focus on financial reporting or tax coordination.
• Proven experience in delivering taxation services within Australia and/or internationally.

Desirable:

• Advanced spreadsheet skills and proficiency with financial (e.g. Xero) and/or fund administration systems (e.g. Fundwave).
• Experience in providing accounting or tax services within the venture capital industry.
• Registered BAS and/or Tax Agent, or relevant experience as a BAS/Tax agent.
• Knowledge of, or a strong interest in, the venture capital investment industry and its specific accounting requirements.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

8 December 2024, 11:00pm AEDT