Job Description
- Experience and knowledge in GST, FBT and other employment tax legislation as applicable to large corporate entities.
- NSW solicitor holding a current Australian practising certificate.
- Chartered Accountant qualification (CPA, CA).
- Completing or completed the Masters of Tax or Graduate Diploma in Tax.
- Provide expert tax advice on Australian and international matters, including corporate structuring, capital management and tax treaties.
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and company documents to ensure tax compliance and risk management.
- Oversee group tax strategy, governance and transfer pricing frameworks, adapting them to legal and regulatory changes.
- Manage complex tax projects and transactions, advise on tax implications and deliver commercial solutions for business operations.
- Oversee the Group’s international tax compliance and reporting, managing filings, transfer pricing, preparation and review of tax returns, tax effect accounting, and collaborating with advisers across multiple jurisdictions.
- Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, ensuring timely and accurate tax postings, balances and controls during all reporting cycles, while supporting business units in managing tax risks.
- Degree(s) in accounting/commerce or law.
- Strong tax manager / counsel experience, at least 5 years of relevant experience in corporate international tax, preferably from a big 4 environment or in a similar in-house commercial tax role.
- Technically proficient and up to date with taxation law developments.
- Competitive compensation
- Perks and benefits
- Flexibility for work-life balance
- Opportunities for learning and career advancement
- Diverse and inclusive environment
- Fun workplace with in-person and online events, social gatherings
VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play games. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Tax team. We are seeking a Senior Tax Counsel on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract to cover a period of parental leave. The Senior Tax Counsel is a valued member of the Payments, Procurement and Finance team who is responsible for providing expert strategic and technical Tax advice to our business units and corporate functions. ### Key responsibilities will include: * Provide expert tax advice on Australian and international matters, including corporate structuring, capital management and tax treaties. * Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and company documents to ensure tax compliance and risk management. * Oversee group tax strategy, governance and transfer pricing frameworks, adapting them to legal and regulatory changes. * Manage complex tax projects and transactions, advise on tax implications and deliver commercial solutions for business operations as directed by senior leadership. * Oversee the Group’s international tax compliance and reporting, managing filings, transfer pricing, preparation and review of tax returns, tax effect accounting, and collaborating with advisers across multiple jurisdictions. * Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, ensuring timely and accurate tax postings, balances and controls during all reporting cycles, while supporting business units in managing tax risks. ### What you will bring to the role: * Degree(s) in accounting/commerce or law. * Strong tax manager / counsel experience, at least 5 years of relevant experience in corporate international tax, preferably from a big 4 environment or in a similar in-house commercial tax role. * Experience and knowledge in GST, FBT and other employment tax legislation as applicable to large corporate entities is desirable. * Technically proficient and up to date with taxation law developments. * NSW solicitor holding a current Australian practising certificate is desirable. * Chartered Accountant qualification is desirable (CPA, CA). * Completing or completed the Masters of Tax or Graduate Diploma in Tax is desirable. ### About VGW VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play games. With high-quality, acclaimed brands including Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, we entertain and delight over one million players in North America. As pioneers in sweepstakes promotions for online social games, we also offer our players the opportunity to redeem incredible prizes. At VGW, one of our core values is "our players come first". This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience. ### Why VGW? At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success. Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion. We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work - that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits. But it’s not all business. We inject fun into the workplace, celebrate together and create lasting memories, from a mix of in-person and online events, to social gatherings and much more. It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things. If you want to join a team that does things differently, apply today - we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team. Find out more at www.vgw.co
