Seeking a Tax Manager with a keen eye for detail and expertise in GST or Indirect/Corporate Tax? Our client, a leader in the Financial Services and Insurance sector, is on the hunt for a seasoned professional to steer their tax obligations and deliver high-quality advice. This Brisbane-based role offers a dynamic work environment with an emphasis on flexibility, perfect for those who champion work-life balance, are looking for a challenge and myriad of tax and systems projects on national scale.
The Opportunity:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tax Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality technical advice and manage the Australian GST and insurance duty reporting obligations in a cost-effective manner. The successful candidate will have the chance to develop internal capabilities, enhance delivery, and explore opportunities through unique partnering relationships. This role supports flexibility in how, when, and where work is conducted, encouraging all employees to consider how flexibility could apply to their role. Work alongside Australia's finest tax professionals who hold impressive tenure in large national firms, truly unmatched commercial expertise and a team that really appreciates the balance that comes with a high performing team. To summarise briefly, you'll be responsible for;
- Delivery of high-quality technical tax advice to a multitude of national internal and external stakeholders
- Manage Australian GST and insurance duty reporting obligations alongside the Group Head of Tax.
- Supports flexible working practices, manage and lead a team in project and BAU work.
What you'll do:
As a Tax Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality technical advice and managing the Australian GST and insurance duty reporting obligations. You will play a crucial role in minimising transaction tax risks, maximising shareholder returns, and providing insights into emerging tax risks. Your ability to develop productive relationships with internal stakeholders will be key to your success in this role. Additionally, you will be tasked with enhancing tax governance processes, controls, and documentation.
You'll lead a team of eager professionals with a background in Big 4 CA firms in succeeding in their roles. As a team leader you'll run point on some of the below deliverables for the Group.
- Provide oversight of best practice in-house Transaction Tax function
- Minimise Transaction Tax risks in line with the company's Risk Management Framework
- Maximise shareholder returns by identifying transaction tax savings opportunities
- Provide insights of emerging tax risks/issues in relation to systems, operational and governance risks
- Develop productive relationships with internal stakeholders at various levels
- Enhance Tax Governance processes, controls and documentation
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Tax Manager position brings a wealth of experience in indirect tax or corporate tax consulting within a large corporate or big 4 firm and/or Financial Services / Insurance firms. You have proven experience in providing complex strategic tax advice and managing regulatory relationships. Your strong business acumen allows you to make decisions that maximise financial return. Your ability to negotiate tax positions and correspond effectively with regulators sets you apart from others. The team run autonomously but appreciate a leader that is empathetic, technically excellent and eager to get stuck in with their peers.
Technically your experience should cover the following:
- Degree in Accounting Finance or Law
- 10+ years of experience in corporate tax consulting within a large corporate or big 4 firm
- Experience in management of regulatory relationships
- Proven experience in provision of complex strategic tax advice
- Experience in negotiating tax positions and correspondence with regulators
- Strong business knowledge and ability to make decisions that maximise financial return
What sets this company apart:
Our client is renowned for its commitment to flexibility, inclusivity, and innovation. They are dedicated to supporting their employee's professional growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Their unique approach to partnering relationships provides an unparalleled platform for career development and advancement.
They're a very well known national business that strive to strike a balance between immaculate process and systems as well as autonomy, exciting new projects and just good old quality hard work!
If you're eager to have a no pressure conversation shoot me (Reggie van Driel) a message on LinkedIn and let's connect!
What's next:
Ready for an exciting new challenge? Apply now!
Apply today by clicking on the link!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Reggie Van Driel on +61 7 3032 2222 for a confidential discussion.
