Tax Accountant

Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC)

Plumbing Matters. We make it better. Our innovative products, built on a tradition of excellence, serve markets across plumbing, heating and construction to make our customers’ lives easier, while sustainably delivering unrivalled returns. We are publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) with global headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and regional headquarters in Brisbane, Australia, and London, UK. Our global family of trusted brands is committed to making a positive, lasting impact – we are better for our planet and better for our people. We operate in 45 facilities across 20 countries. We’re acquisitive, and we’re laser-focused on growth.

In 2024, Holman joined the RWC brand powerhouse in Australia. The Holman innovative spirit is stronger than ever – bringing 66 years of heritage from the watering and gardening sector together with a decade of plumbing expertise. Together, we’re constantly looking ahead at new applications and challenges, from sustainability to the changing needs of the modern built environment, to how we can continue to make lives easier and safer for the next generation.

OUR CULTURE

We’re big enough to make a difference and small enough for each one of us to make an impact. Our culture encourages our people to think differently, challenge the status quo and shape the world around us. Our values drive how we work together, as one global team. We have something special here – not just what we do, but who we are. We're not afraid to try new things; we punch above our weight; and we move with speed. We embrace governance but reject bureaucracy or anything that slows us down. Our strategy ensures we provide a safe environment for our people, and we actively promote diversity and inclusion. Everyone at RWC makes a valuable contribution to our business. Sounds like somewhere you could call home? Read on.

ROLE PURPOSE

As the Tax Accountant, you play a crucial role in supporting the Senior Tax Advisor and Senior Vice President, Group Taxation & Treasury (SVPGTT), in managing the Australian aspects of global taxation for the RWC Group. Your primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with Australian taxation laws (Income Tax, GST, and FBT), while assisting with tax strategy and governance for the global Group as necessary. In this capacity, you will assist the Senior Tax Advisor across various tax-related tasks, including return preparation, monthly BAS, FBT and provision calculations, and provide tax advice to internal stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Calculations for Tax Provisions - Assist in preparing tax effect accounting calculations for the Australian Group, for half and year-end Group reporting.
• Consolidated Income Tax Return - Assist in the preparation of the consolidated income tax return for the Australian Group.
• Annual review of the group’s Australian Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) position.
• Work closely with the Senior Tax Advisor in completing the Master File and Country-by-Country reporting for the Group.
• Collaborate with external advisers to coordinate Research and Development (R&D) claims for the Australia Group.
• Work closely with the Senior Tax Advisor in preparing and finalizing all Australian Business Activity Statements (BAS) on a monthly basis, along with annual Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns.
• Assist the Senior Tax Advisor in calculating and lodging income tax instalments for the Australian Group.
• Assist the Senior Tax Advisor in monitoring and updating the Franking Account and Conduit Foreign Income Account for the Group.
• Management of the ATO portal, including maintaining up-to-date registrations, lodgement schedules, and correspondence tracking.
• Prepare detailed tax advice for internal stakeholders.
• Assist the Tax Team in ongoing maintenance/monitoring of the "Tax Risk Management Program."
• Preparation and lodgement of GloBE Information Returns (GIR) for the Group.
• Assist in preparing franking forecasts and coordinating Transfer Pricing adjustments.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING

• All team members are responsible for ensuring “everyone safe, every day”. As such, we foster a growing and developing safety culture of reporting safety hazards, near misses and risks identified.
• All team members are empowered to have a safety conversation if they observe an unsafe action or behaviour. If they don’t feel comfortable doing so, they are encouraged to escalate the unsafe behaviour or risk to their line manager.
• Adherence to all health and safety policies, including attending work fit and well, working within the guidelines of required licences and our RWC policies and procedures, and subsequent legal requirements/obligations.

QUALITY & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

• You play an active role in ensuring the products and materials you work with meet our quality requirements by following approved procedures, completing the necessary checks, and raising anything that could affect product performance or customer confidence.
• All team members are expected to take ownership of the quality of their work, support a strong quality culture, and contribute to ongoing improvement in our process.
• Your focus on quality supports strong customer satisfaction and helps protect the trust our customers place in our products.

CODE OF CONDUCT

• RWC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe workplace free from bullying and harassment, and promotes an environment that is conducive and comfortable to the performance of all employees’ roles. All staff are required to treat others with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

EDUCATION SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

• A tertiary qualification in Commerce/Business, with a major in Accounting/Finance. Additionally, a CA/CPA qualification is preferred, either completed or currently underway, along with progress in or completion of an MTax program.
• Demonstrated experience of at least 2-5 years in corporate tax within a major accounting firm or large commercial organization.
• Ability to interpret Australian tax legislation and apply the Australian Taxation Law
• Ability to communicate the application of the Australian Taxation law to other business partners within the organisation concisely
• Strong written skills (memo and file note summarising the application of the Australian Taxation Law to the RWC Group)
• Strong PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with OneStream/SAP (preferred) or equivalent tools. Proficiency in utilising Tax Software Solutions and FBT simplifier software, or equivalent tools.
• Understanding the business and commercial awareness is required for this role, as we need to consider the application of the Australian Tax and the associated effect on the business.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• The ability to interact and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups is highly valued.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse, inclusive and sustainable company. If you have the skills and experience to be outstanding in this position, please apply now!

We look forward to hearing from you. Please provide your resume and a cover letter, and send them to ***email_hidden***