Tax Accounting Manager

Fonterra Co-operative Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programs

Flexible/hybrid working where possible

Employee recognition

Job summary

Fonterra is seeking a hands-on Tax Accounting Manager to lead tax reporting across a large multinational business. You will own current and deferred tax calculations, support forecasting and budgeting, and partner with Group Finance and external auditors to ensure audit-ready positions.

You will drive process improvements, leverage technology and AI, and work in a collaborative Group Tax team within a global dairy co-operative. Hybrid working and NZ-wide collaboration options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in accounting/finance or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in tax accounting for large corporate/multinational environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review current and deferred tax calculations and reconciliations.
• Lead monthly/annual tax accounting activities in line with Group Finance reporting.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and liaison with auditors.

Skills

Tax accounting

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance/Tax

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

We’re looking for a hands‑on Tax Accounting Manager to join Fonterra’s Group Tax team. Reporting to the GM Group Tax, you’ll take ownership of accurate, well‑supported and audit‑ready tax reporting across a large and complex multinational business.

Applying your technical expertise to real business outcomes, you will review and own the preparation of the tax accounting positions Fonterra takes, support forecasting and budgeting, and partner closely with Group Finance and external auditors. You’ll also help shape how the work is delivered by identifying smarter ways of working and driving improvements through process optimisation, technology and AI.

Key areas of focus include:

• Preparing and reviewing current and deferred tax calculations, tax journals and supporting reconciliations.
• Delivering month-end and year-end tax accounting activities in line with Group Finance reporting requirements.
• Providing analysis and insights on movements in tax balances, identifying risks and key drivers.
• Leading the preparation of tax forecasts and budgets while supporting wider planning cycles.
• Acting as a key contact for external auditors, responding to audit queries and providing supporting documentation.
• Supporting New Zealand indirect tax compliance activities including GST, FBT, NRWT and AIL obligations.
• Supporting other members of the Group tax team on a range of activities as required such as transfer pricing and BEPs compliance.
• Driving process improvements and exploring opportunities to leverage technology and AI to enhance tax processes.

You bring a strong foundation in tax accounting and financial reporting, with the ability to navigate technical challenges, analyse complex information and deliver high‑quality outcomes. Comfortable working across multiple priorities, you're equally at ease working through detailed accounting positions as you are partnering with stakeholders to explain impacts and provide clarity.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Tax or a related discipline.
• CAANZ membership, or membership of an equivalent professional body, would be advantageous.
• Strong tax accounting experience gained within a large corporate, multinational organisation or professional services environment.
• Deep understanding of tax accounting under IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of New Zealand corporate tax and indirect tax obligations.
• Experience preparing and analysing tax balances, deferred tax calculations, forecasts and budgets.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation and documentation skills.
• Advanced Excel capability and experience working with ERP or financial reporting systems such as SAP.
• The ability to build effective relationships across finance teams, external advisors and auditors.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone - no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz.

We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well‑being, development, and work-life balance:

• Fair and equitable pay
• Health and well‑being programs (medical, mental health support)
• Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
• Employee recognition
• Support for community involvement and cultural connection

At Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.

Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion | He Wāhi mō te Katoa

Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions).

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou.

Applications close at midnight on 8 October