VP, Tax Compliance & Financial Reporting

About the role

DBS is seeking a Vice President, Tax Compliance & Financial Reporting to drive the Australian tax compliance, financial control and tax governance agenda. The role acts as a key liaison between local management, Group Tax and external tax advisors, safeguarding the integrity of financial reporting and ensuring statutory and regulatory obligations are met accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Manage 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 and ensure accurate tax accounting and reporting.
• Support month-end close and maintain the integrity of general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate local and Group statutory financial statement disclosures and ensure compliance with internal control and financial reporting standards.
• Serve as the main point of contact for Group Tax and external tax advisors while keeping ownership of local compliance.
• Maintain and enhance the local Tax Risk Management and Governance Framework and strengthen finance controls across tax, reporting and regulatory processes.
• Partner with business and Treasury stakeholders on tax, transfer pricing and reporting implications of new products and initiatives, and provide tax and finance guidance.
• Coach, train and build relationships with Finance, Risk, Treasury, Business and external advisors, and drive timely decisions and issue escalation.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of experience in tax compliance within a financial services organisation or Big 4 accounting firm.
• Experience in an ADI or foreign ADI banking environment is essential.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA qualification; postgraduate degrees such as an MBA or Master's are highly regarded.
• Strong stakeholder management, collaborative teamwork, ownership mindset, organisation, analytical ability and attention to detail.

Required skills

• 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 practice.