Ben Colley
About Ben Colley
Ben Colley is a Corporate Taxation Specialist at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Melbourne, Australia, with extensive experience in tax compliance, consulting, and corporate accounting across multiple jurisdictions.
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Ben Colley is a Corporate Taxation Specialist currently working at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Melbourne, Australia.
Education and Expertise
Ben Colley studied at Curtin University of Technology and earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Accounting and Finance from 2001 to 2004. He later pursued further education at CPA Australia, achieving CPA certification from 2007 to 2010. His expertise extends to tax compliance, consulting, M&A activities, and corporate accounting within diverse jurisdictions.
Professional Background
Ben Colley has a comprehensive professional background in taxation. At Bristol-Myers Squibb, he serves as a Corporate Taxation Specialist. Previously, he held multiple roles including Senior Tax Accountant at Cash Converters International Ltd in 2012, Senior Tax Advisor at SKILLED Group Ltd from 2010 to 2012, Tax Manager at Cooper Partners in 2010, and Senior Tax Accountant at BDO - Corporate & International Tax from 2005 to 2009.
Tax Compliance and Consulting
Ben Colley brings extensive experience in tax compliance and consulting across various jurisdictions such as Australia, NZ, Japan, Singapore, India, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, China, East Timor, UK, and Malta. His expertise includes tax effect accounting according to US GAAP and IFRS standards, crucial for multinational operations.
Corporate Accounting Responsibilities
Ben Colley is skilled in preparing statutory accounts, budgeting, and forecasting. He works closely with internal and external stakeholders including Boards, senior management, internal audit, revenue authorities, tax advisors, and external auditors. His role also involves developing and implementing key corporate taxation processes and supporting M&A activities, including divestments.