Income Tax Accountant

About Woodside Energy

We believe great results stem from our people feeling valued, receiving the support needed to reach their full potential, and bringing their authentic selves to work. Meaningful community relationships are vital for our operational licence.

Technology and innovation drive our long-term sustainability. We are expanding our carbon and new energy ventures, using technology to cut emissions and our products’ carbon footprint. We focus on enhancing energy efficiency, offsetting emissions, lowering emissions intensity, and exploring lower-carbon energy alternatives. Woodside pioneered Australia’s LNG industry and applies that spirit to future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters in Perth features a state-of-the-art campus mirroring Perth’s quality of life, with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness amenities, and work flexibility.

About the Role:

The Group Accounting team, part of Group Financial Control, manages financial accounting for corporate processes. This team of financial accountants collaborates to fulfill Group accounting needs.

This position, alongside another team member, performs income tax effect accounting for Australian operations, overseeing international jurisdictions. It jointly handles planning and delivery of monthly, annual, and period-end income tax accounting tasks. The role collaborates with Finance (Tax, Group Financial Control, Financial Performance and Planning).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the monthly notional income tax effect accounting for Australian and Singaporean Group entities.
• Manage period-end Group income tax effect processes for half-year reviews and annual reports, including calculating, reviewing, and analysing deferred tax balances using tax software. Coordinate consolidation of international tax reports.
• Handle income tax effect accounting for subsidiaries, assessing deferred tax balances and preparing required tax disclosures for statutory financial statements.
• Maintain all necessary income tax effect accounting documentation for subsidiaries and the Group.
• Support the Tax team during period-end income tax effect and income tax return processes by liaising with the business, providing financial data, and offering ad-hoc assistance.
• Assist the budgeting and planning team by reviewing budgeted tax estimates and assumptions quarterly and annually.
• Analyse accounting standards and offer technical advice on income tax effect accounting to internal stakeholders.
• Opportunity to learn and support PRRT accounting processes.
• Engage with internal and external auditors.
• Prepare technical accounting papers for Group Financial Control and document processes and procedures.
• Perform cyclical accounting activities.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in tax effect accounting is desirable.
• Experience preparing statutory financial reports.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders across functions and jurisdictions.
• Strong detail orientation with financial/commercial analytical skills.
• Excellent grasp of Australian Accounting Standards.
• Superb oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to and alignment with Woodside Values. Keen dedication to continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

Professional qualification (ACA/CPA) or equivalent
3-5 years’ professional work experience in finance/accounting

If you believe you can perform this role but don’t meet every single criterion, please still apply. Woodside values diverse experiences and backgrounds for the unique perspectives they bring to innovation.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can anticipate from us:

• Commitment to your continuous development via on-the-job learning, formal programs, coaching, and mentoring.
• Industry-leading 18 weeks’ paid parental leave for the primary carer, plus maintenance of superannuation/retirement benefits during unpaid parental leave up to 24 months (and secondary carer entitlements).
• A values-driven culture.
• Active employee groups for gender equality, Indigenous reconciliation, LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity.
• Community volunteering chances.
• Relocation support (if needed).
• A competitive salary package with performance incentives and above-industry superannuation.

Woodside is dedicated to an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, supported by our Values. We aim to attract, develop, and retain a diverse, high-performing team.

Diversity includes differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity/expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, culture, thinking styles, experience, family background (including caregiving), and education. Inclusion focuses on creating a trustful, belonging climate where everyone feels comfortable being their whole self at work.

We provide supportive pathways for all employees to cultivate leadership skills. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those seeking flexible work arrangements, including part-time roles.

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 24 April 2025.

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Please note Woodside Energy accepts only direct candidate applications and does not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.