Tax and Treasury Manager

Great Wall Motors; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Lease program

Growth opportunities

Mulgrave Office

Work-from-home flexibility

Counselling services

Parental leave

Job summary

GWM Australia invites a senior Taxation & Treasury Manager to lead Australia and New Zealand tax compliance, governance and treasury operations, shaping the function for growth.

You will mentor the team, partner with HO, banks and advisers, and build policy frameworks while supporting audits and strategic cash planning.

Join a fast-growing brand transitioning to a new Mulgrave HQ with flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience in taxation, treasury, financial control or a similar finance leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand taxation requirements, compliance frameworks and governance practices.
• Experience managing treasury functions, cash flow forecasting and banking relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead taxation compliance activities across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring all statutory tax obligations are met on time.
• Prepare GST/BAS, FBT, income tax, and support transfer pricing, withholding tax, Country by Country reporting, Pillar Two and other tax requirements.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning and working capital initiatives.
• Maintain and develop relationships with banking partners, financial institutions and external tax advisers.
• Monitor and manage foreign exchange exposures and treasury-related risks.
• Develop and implement tax and treasury policies, manuals, controls and governance frameworks.
• Organise and manage independent testing or external audits on taxes as per authority requirements.
• Support ATO and NZ IRD initiated tax reviews or compliance activities.
• Provide strategic tax and treasury advice to leadership; lead reporting and scenario modelling.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Advanced Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Lead with impact. Strengthen governance. Shape the future of Finance at GWM.

Are you an experienced Tax and Treasury professional ready to take ownership of a critical finance function? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, growing business where you can influence strategy, lead a team, and drive meaningful change? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

About GWM Australia

GWM is the powerhouse behind the renowned Chinese automaker's local presence. We specialise in importing, distributing, and marketing a diverse range of vehicles, including petrol, hybrid and cutting-edge electric models. Our lineup features the popular Haval SUVs, the robust Cannon Ute, the rugged Tank 4x4 SUVs, the bold H7 and the innovative Ora EV.

With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, GWM is transforming the automotive landscape by offering high-quality vehicles tailored to the evolving needs of Australian consumers.

Why Join Us?

GWM is one of the fastest-growing automotive brands in Australia and New Zealand, with ambitious plans for continued expansion, new product launches, and long-term growth. This is a newly created leadership role, offering the unique opportunity to establish and build a dedicated Taxation and Treasury function while creating the frameworks, controls and processes that will support the next stage of our growth.

You’ll join us at a particularly exciting time as we continue to invest in our people, our systems and our future, including our upcoming move into a brand-new, beautiful, collaborative workspace in Mulgrave.

About the Role

The Taxation & Treasury Manager will lead GWM Australia's and New Zealand's tax compliance, tax governance, treasury operations, cash management and liquidity planning. This role plays a vital part in ensuring statutory tax obligations are met, financial tax risks are effectively managed, and leadership has clear visibility over cash flow and treasury performance and planning.

As a people leader, you will be responsible for developing and mentoring team members while partnering with senior stakeholders, banks, external advisers and Head Office to strengthen GWM's treasury position and tax governance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead taxation compliance activities across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring all statutory tax obligations applicable to Significant Global Entities/ Multinationals (by ATO/ New Zealand Inland Revenue’s definition) are met accurately and on time
• Prepare GST/BAS, FBT, income tax, and support transfer pricing, withholding tax, Country by Country reporting, Pillar Two and other applicable tax requirements across Australia and New Zealand
• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning and working capital initiatives
• Maintain and develop relationships with banking partners, financial institutions and external tax advisers
• Monitor and manage foreign exchange exposures and treasury-related risks
• Develop and implement tax and treasury policies, manuals, controls and governance frameworks
• Organise and manage independent testing or external audit on taxes as per ATO, New Zealand IRD and HO Tax Department’s requirements
• Support ATO and New Zealand Inland Revenue initiated tax reviews or compliance activities
• Provide strategic tax and treasury advice and insights to the Financial Controller and leadership team
• Lead treasury reporting, cash forecasting and scenario modelling to support business planning
• Support annual audits, statutory reporting and tax-effect accounting requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across tax, treasury and cash management processesMentor, coach and develop direct reports to build capability and support career growth
• Partner with Finance and operational stakeholders to deliver commercially sound outcomes

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification
• Significant experience in taxation, treasury, financial control or a similar finance leadership role
• Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand taxation requirements, compliance frameworks and governance practices
• Experience managing treasury functions, cash flow forecasting and banking relationships
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor and develop team members
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the business
• Advanced Excel and financial systems capability
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to strong tax and treasury governance and controls
• Experience operating within a complex, fast-paced and growing business environment

What We Offer

• A fully maintained vehicle
• Access to the GWM family lease program
• Join one of ANZ's fastest-growing automotive brands during an exciting period of growth
• Lead a newly created function with the opportunity to shape its future direction
• Work from our brand-new, modern Mulgrave office (from Nov 2026)
• People leadership responsibilities with the opportunity to develop and mentor a growing team
• Exposure to strategic finance initiatives and senior leadership decision-making
• Strong work-life balance, including work-from-home flexibility
• A culture driven by innovation, collaboration and success
• Access to 24/7 counselling services for you and your family
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers

Become a vital part of the Finance leadership team behind one of ANZ's most exciting automotive success stories. If you're a commercially minded tax and treasury professional who enjoys building capability, leading people and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.