Job no: 944709
Work type: Permanent / Full time
Location: Support Office - Docklands
Reporting into the Group Tax Manager, the Tax Manager will support the Group Tax team in ensuring all tax compliance and reporting obligations of Myer Group are met. The role is responsible for managing tax compliance, identifying and managing key tax risks and ensuring tax implications are considered in management decision making. Where relevant, the Tax Manager proactively drives improvements in tax processes to achieve workflow efficiency across the Myer business.
- Opportunity to play a key role in the growing Myer Group tax initiatives
- Work with key stakeholders internally and externally
- Hybrid working model – mix of working from our Myer Group office & work-from-home
About the role:
- Ensure Myer Group is compliant with the relevant tax legislation in Australia and in overseas jurisdictions where subsidiaries are established (China, HK, NZ)
- Prepare the annual consolidated Myer Income Tax return, including supporting schedules
- Oversee preparation and lodgement of foreign tax filings (China, HK, NZ)
- Prepare CBC reporting package, Australian local file and support the Group’s readiness for global tax reporting and transparency obligations
- Ensure all indirect tax reporting and compliance obligations are met including accurate preparation and timely lodgement of activity statements, supplementary GST annual return, annual FBT return and RFBAs, annual withholding tax statement (dividend, interest & royalties), monthly payroll tax filings
- Assist the Group Tax Manager in managing tax authority reviews and audits, including preparing accurate and timely responses to relevant regulator queries
- Identify potential tax risks and contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of the Group’s tax risk management framework
- Drive continuous improvement of internal processes to ensure the highest level of compliance
- Provide tax advice to Finance teams and the broader business on accounting processes, new products transactions, projects and strategic initiatives and respond to adhoc queries from other divisions of SSO, stores and subsidiaries
- Proactively identify tax risks/opportunities and lead improvements and automation initiatives within tax workflows to deliver efficiencies and cost savings
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and half yearly group reporting requirements, including maintenance of franking account, tax payments, tax notes/balances and disclosures, preparation of forecasts and budgets
- Assist in preparing tax paper for the Board and the Audit and risk committee
- Prepare monthly reconciliation of tax accounts (payroll tax, FBT, GST, withholding tax, income tax, current tax liability)
- Build positive relationships with external tax advisors and auditors, revenue authorities and other key stakeholders
About you:
- 5+ years Australian tax experience in a corporate tax role, either in a large accounting firm or a large corporate
- Post graduate qualification CA/CPA or Masters of Tax
- Strong knowledge of Tax Effect Accounting and preparation of Corporate Tax Returns
- Exposure to indirect taxes
- Tech savvy, with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated, self-starter and proactive
- Professional and committed approach
- Passion for leading process improvement
Benefits to you:
- Generous Team Member discounts on all Myer Group products, both instore and online.
- Lifestyle leave and volunteer leave
- Supportive leadership and strong career growth opportunities
- Corporate Wellness discounts with WHEREFIT & Medibank giving you discounted memberships for Gyms, Pilates, Meal Kits and more
- Recognition and rewards program
From humble beginnings in downtown Bendigo to supporting Australian communities far and wide- Myer has always been a special place, transcending beyond just a place to work.
Myer is a place for finding life-long friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, you’re encouraged to be yourself, share your ideas and are entrusted to deliver your very best. Some might even say it feels like being “right at home”.
Here, you’re not only an employee. You’re a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we’re all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life’s special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be.
Wherever you are and wherever you’re going, we’ll meet you there and get you to your destination. With your enthusiasm and our support, we’re fully committed to helping you thrive and flourish. The future lies in your hands.
Aust. Working Rights: To be eligible to apply for this job, you must have Australian working rights. For further information contact the Australian Department of Immigration.
Equal Opp. Employer: We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve.
Agency note: Myer Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any candidates submitted in an unsolicited manner, will be considered a direct candidate application to Myer and no fee will be payable.
Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time
