Senior Tax Manager

Job no: 944251

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".

• Fantastic Senior opportunity in Myer's Tax team
• Flexible hybrid model – work from our Docklands office and from the comfort of your home

MYER is looking for a Senior Tax Manager to lead the tax function at Myer by providing technical advice on Myer's business operations, identifying and addressing key tax risks and opportunities to ensure tax implications are considered in key management decision making, and ensuring all tax obligations are met. Where relevant, the Senior Tax Manager proactively drives changes to achieve efficiency in workflow process within the Myer business.

About the role:

• Lead the tax function for the Myer Group
• Key contributor to the continuous improvement of finance outcomes, systems and processes
• Provide direction and training to direct reports and the wider business
• Advisory to internal businesses, as the key contact for all tax matters
• Provide tax accounting and compliance advice for accounting process issues, project work, tax adjustments, new products and transactions
• Build and manage relationship with, and service provision by, the Group's external tax advisors and auditors, revenue and tax authorities, and other key stakeholders
• Preparation of responses to audit and revenue authority information requests, as required
• Identify tax risks and/or opportunities and proactively drive changes to improve the workflow process with affected stakeholder to achieve efficiency and cost savings
• Ensure the Myer Group is compliant with the relevant tax legislation in Australia and across all other countries where subsidiaries operate (China, HK, NZ, Singapore)
• Manage preparation and lodgement of Australian annual consolidated income tax return (including schedules), annual CbC Reporting package, and foreign tax filings (NZ, China, HK, Singapore)
• Ensure indirect tax reporting and compliance obligations are met, including activity statements, supplementary annual GST return, annual FBT return and RFBAs, annual withholding tax statements (dividend, interest & royalties), monthly payroll tax filings
• Improving internal processes to ensure the highest level of compliance
• Manage preparation of periodic statutory reporting requirements, including tax notes/balances and disclosures
• Manage and review monthly tax and tax advisory accruals, franking account balance, and forecasts and budgets
• Manage preparation of tax paper for the Board and the Audit and risk committee
• Manage and review monthly reconciliation of tax accounts (payroll tax, FBT, GST, withholding tax, income tax, current tax liability)

About you:

• 7+ years Australian experience in a corporate tax role, either in a large accounting firm (mid-tier or Big 4) or a large ASX 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 (preferred)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated, self-starter and proactive
• Professional and committed approach
• Passion for leading process improvement
• Supportive coach to direct reports
• Ability to engage with all parts of the business and to make technical concepts accessible to all

Benefits to you:

• Generous team member discounts on all Myer products, including team-member exclusive discounts
• Access to lifestyle leave and volunteer leave – arrange work around your life, not life around work
• A supportive leadership and team network to set you up for success
• Career growth and succession opportunities across the business

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.

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