At a Glance
- Tasks: Support global tax compliance and advisory activities using cutting-edge AI technology.
- Company: Join DroneShield, a rapidly growing ASX200 tech company focused on counter-drone solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Why this job: Be part of an innovative team making the world safer with advanced technology.
- Qualifications: CA, CPA, or CTA qualified, with 2-4 years of tax experience.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Work with cutting-edge AI technology that helps make the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) develops market-leading counter-drone solutions used by military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement operating in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world. Employees work at the forefront of innovation, solving complex technical problems and delivering mission-critical capabilities where performance, reliability, and speed matter.
The role is based at DroneShield's Sydney headquarters, which houses corporate, commercial, engineering, and operational teams supporting the company's global growth and customer base.
About the role
The Tax Analyst supports the Group Tax Manager and Director, Tax in delivering DroneShield’s global tax compliance, tax accounting, governance and advisory activities. Based in Sydney, the role provides broad exposure across Australian and international corporate tax, GST and VAT, FBT and employment taxes, transfer pricing, global mobility, tax governance and tax technology. The role is suited to an early-career tax professional who is technically curious, highly organised and keen to develop broad in-house tax capability within a fast-growing ASX-listed multinational business.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations
- Tax Compliance
- Prepare tax workpapers, reconciliations, datapacks and supporting schedules for Australian and international filings
- Assist with BAS/GST, VAT, corporate income tax, FBT, withholding tax and other recurring compliance processes
- Coordinate information requests and maintain supporting evidence for external advisers, auditors and tax authorities
- Monitor deadlines and update the Group tax compliance calendar and payment trackers
- Tax Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Prepare account reconciliations, permanent and temporary differences schedules and other tax effect accounting workpapers
- Assist with current and deferred tax calculations, journals and statutory tax disclosure support
- Perform general ledger and transaction reviews to identify potential tax issues and follow up anomalies
- Tax Governance and Risk
- Maintain tax risk, advice, compliance, controls and training registers
- Support documentation of tax positions, technical analyses, procedures and reliance on external advice
- Assist with control testing, evidence retention, audit requests and tax authority information requests
- Identify potential risks, missing information or process weaknesses and elevate them promptly
- Advisory, Research and Business Support
- Undertake directed tax technical research and prepare clear draft summaries or memoranda
- Assist with analysis of contracts, cross-border transactions, employee arrangements and new business initiatives
- Support transfer pricing calculations, intercompany recharge processes and international tax projects
- Work with Finance, Payroll, People & Performance, Legal, Commercial and external advisers to obtain and validate tax information
- Technology and Process Improvement
- Support automation of tax calculations, reconciliations and compliance monitoring
- Perform tax data analysis and assist with transaction testing and exception reporting
- Help improve the quality and consistency of tax data captured in Oracle and supporting systems
- Contribute to continuous improvement of workpapers, checklists, templates and documented procedures
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- CA, CPA and/or CTA qualified or currently studying towards a relevant professional qualification
- Approximately 2-4 years’ tax experience in Big 4, mid-tier, boutique or commercial environments
- Foundational understanding of Australian corporate tax, GST and/or FBT principles
- Strong Excel and analytical skills, attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Curiosity, initiative and willingness to work across a broad range of taxes and occasional cross-functional projects
- Ability to work independently on defined tasks while seeking guidance and escalating issues appropriately
- Experience with Oracle, tax software or data analytics tools is advantageous
Tax Analyst in Sydney employer: Droneshield
DroneShield is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture where innovation and teamwork thrive. As a leader in counter-drone technology, we offer our employees unparalleled growth opportunities through hands-on experience and mentorship in a rapidly evolving industry. Located in the vibrant APAC region, our team enjoys the unique advantage of working on mission-critical projects while collaborating with diverse clients, ensuring a rewarding and impactful career.
