Tax Adviser

About Woodside

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a positive work environment. We recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate. 

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improve energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges globally. 

Refer to our corporate website for more information about our different locations and projects:  https://www.woodside.com/what-we-do 

About the Role

We are seeking a Tax Adviser to support Woodside’s US direct tax function. This role will join a highly collaborative team, assisting and supporting tax leadership and working closely with other tax team members. The successful candidate will support execution of tax processes in assigned areas, including US tax provision computations, income tax compliance, tax audits and development of tax positions, to provide best practice service and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

US Tax Accounting, Provision and Reporting

• Prepare US tax provision computations in accordance with IFRS guidelines, including taxable income calculations, deferred tax roll forwards, effective tax rate analyses and uncertain tax positions.
• Prepare tax reporting support, reconciliations and workpapers in accordance with internal timelines and governance requirements.
• Support half-year, year-end and other reporting deliverables by preparing accurate and timely tax inputs.
• Maintain complete, audit-ready documentation for tax provision calculations, reconciliations and reporting positions.

Federal and State Income Tax Compliance

• Prepare US partnership and corporate income tax returns, including Forms 1065, K-1 and 1120.
• Support compliance with federal and state income tax laws through accurate filings, workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the development of tax positions and advice that are accurate, supportable and optimally beneficial to the Company.
• Monitor assigned compliance activities and escalate issues, risks or timing concerns as appropriate.

Tax Audits, Advisory Support and Business Partnering

• Support management of US direct tax audits as they arise, including preparation of responses and supporting documentation.
• Maintain relationships with relevant business stakeholders to ensure Tax is aware of new business developments and can provide timely support.
• Provide practical support to tax leadership and team members on technical matters, projects and business initiatives.
• Coordinate with commercial, legal, accounting and other group functions to gather inputs and support tax deliverables.

Governance, Controls and Process Improvement

• Comply with applicable tax laws, internal policies, governance requirements and delegated authorities.
• Maintain high standards of integrity, documentation, confidentiality and audit readiness.
• Support process improvements and effective use of tax systems, including SAP and OneSource.
• Escalate material tax risks, control issues and emerging matters to tax leadership in a timely manner.

Skills and Experience

Critical Competencies

• Strong ownership, accountability and attention to detail in tax calculations, filings and workpapers.
• Practical problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and escalate appropriately.
• Clear communicator able to work effectively with tax and non-tax stakeholders.
• Strong governance mindset and commitment to complete, audit-ready documentation.
• Collaborative team orientation, including willingness to support tax leadership and other team members.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to support sustainable process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or a related field.
• 8+ years of income tax experience, including US direct tax experience.
• Experience preparing US tax provision computations and income tax compliance deliverables.
• Experience with federal and state tax laws, partnership and corporate income tax returns, and tax accounting under IFRS.
• Strong analytical, research, reconciliation and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and compliance deadlines with accuracy and accountability.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SAP, OneSource or comparable ERP and tax reporting systems.
• Experience supporting development of tax positions and practical business advice.
• Experience working in a multinational corporate tax function or public accounting environment.
• Oil and gas, energy or capital-intensive industry experience.

Recognition and Reward

What you can expect from us: 

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching 
• Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)  
• Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment  
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture.  
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives  

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Woodside Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including  providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.  Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact HREnquiries@woodside.com or (713) 297-6529.  

Woodside Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type  without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  

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