Tax Manager, Australia & NZ

Assurant, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance for its operations in Australia and New Zealand. This pivotal role involves reviewing GST computations, managing tax audits, and providing essential tax advisory support to various business units. The Tax Manager will collaborate closely with internal functions and external consultants to ensure compliance and address critical tax issues. Join a forward-thinking organization that values expertise and offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax compliance for Australian and New Zealand entities.
• Strong understanding of GST and income tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise tax compliance for group entities in Australia and New Zealand.
• Provide tax technical advice and support to various business units.

Skills

Australian GST compliance

Tax advisory support

Tax audits management

Income tax knowledge

Liaison with external consultants

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional tax qualification (e.g., CPA, CA)

Job description

Tax Manager, ANZ, will be responsible for supervising ANZ tax compliance for Assurant group entities in Australia and New Zealand, across all indirect and direct taxes, as well as providing tax advisory support to the business. This role will report into the Tax Director, APAC, with a dotted line reporting to the Finance Director, ANZ. This will include:

1. Review of Australian GST computations, returns, and tax payments for group entities in Australia and New Zealand
2. Extensive review and evaluation of GST matters relating to the availment of GST input credits, Div 66 credits, reviewing appropriateness of RCTIs, etc.
3. Review and lodgement of BAS, PAYG, and FBT returns
4. Management of tax audits, reviews, and investigations by the Australian or New Zealand revenue authorities and dealing with any tax notices or queries raised
5. Review and/or preparation of year-end/monthly tax workings, disclosure notes, etc., required for corporate tax purposes
6. Providing tax technical advice (covering Australian and New Zealand income tax, GST, and employment taxes) and support to the various business units within the Assurant Group, in consultation with the Group Tax team
7. Liaise with external consultants regarding a wide range of tax compliance and consulting matters
8. Provide tax technical advice to various internal functions (e.g., finance, M&A, and legal) for critical tax issues
9. Active involvement and support in respect of group simplification initiatives and M&A transactions
10. Assistance in finalization/preparation and lodgement of various forms, elections, and applications to the ATO & IR (e.g., changes within the tax consolidated group, Certificates of Residence, etc.)