Job Description

About BHPAt BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.Come and be a part of this success.About the RoleWe seek a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic team. This role will be responsible for ensuring all Tax Compliance and Accounting activities are performed in a timely, accurate & efficient manner and in accordance with Group Policies and International Accounting standards.Key responsibilities include timely, efficient, and accurate delivery of tax accounting, compliance, and stewardship processes, with a primary focus on Direct Tax matters. This includes tax accounting processes, external reporting requirements, direct tax compliance, process improvement initiatives. You will collaborate closely with the regional tax, finance, and accounting teams to manage tax-related matters efficiently and effectively and produce results, including (but not limited to) the following deliverables:Core accountabilities

• Conformance with the BHP Charter, BHP Group Level Documents, Code of Conduct, and relevant statutory obligations.
• Preparation of tax account reconciliations, monthly PEC/MEND process, deferred tax balance proofs and tax provisions within agreed timelines
• Preparation of quarterly, half-yearly and annually tax provision and tax reporting tasks to ensure accurate tax balances.
• Preparation of yearly tax payments, extensions and quarterly income tax instalment calculation.
• Preparation of North America Federal and State Tax Returns, i.e. US and Canada in a timely manner.
• Participate in risk assessment activities for income tax, SOX and other compliance related areas and ensure compliance with processes, procedures and SOX controls.
• Review of tax sensitive accounts including liaising with management and financial accountants and the wider business where necessary to resolve queries.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and participate in/lead special projects and initiatives related to tax compliance, process improvements, risk management and business process design changes.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the S4HANA(1SAP) Tax Accounting Solution, OneSource tax software (OIT) and CCH Corporate Taxprep.
• Build relationships with other departments to ensure proactive engagement of the tax team for assistance with tax technical matters, including provision of tax training, analysis and technical guidance to relevant areas of the business and tax team.
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of tax policies and procedures across all taxes and ensure compliance with these and GLDs.
• Preparation of tax account reconciliations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting of tax-related financial information.
• Provide support in the preparation of tax accounting position papers for major transactions and assisting Tax Reporting requests.
• Assist on respond to tax inquiries and audits from tax authorities, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the tax compliance.

About YouQualifications

• Experience in accounting or a large corporate or professional environment.
• Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA/CA) either completion or currently pursuing is an added advantage.

Experience & Technical Competencies

• Experience in S4HANA (SAP) finance modules and related systems.
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes.
• Understanding of US and Canada income tax is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft excel (including macros)
• Problem-solving skills using logic and effective methods.
• Exposure to compliance / governance activities, such as SOX.

Non-Technical Competencies:

• Fluent English, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail, analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Capability to work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Displays initiative in relation to issue resolution and follow up, demonstrates problem solving skills, and can map processes within the company.
• Able to plan and organise tasks and work responsibilities to achieve relevant objectives.
• Able to challenge the norm and identify potential areas for improvement.

About Our ProcessAt BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.Supporting a Diverse WorkforceThe size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees\' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that\'s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.

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