VP, Tax Compliance, Finance, DBS Australia (Sydney) at DBS Bank

Job description

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