Tax Manager- Australia and New Zealand

About Us:

As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream. Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose,
to be the change for good food and a healthy future
. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we're with, whatever we're doing, we always make it real.

Overview of the role

The purpose of the Australia and New Zealand Tax Manager is to ensure the region is compliant with domestic and international legislation while updating company policies and procedures. This role will be a business partner for all tax related matters. It will streamline tax processes and deliverables while recommending and implementing sound tax policies and strategies. This role will support the global tax team for ofi and all associated projects and report to the Chief Financial Officer & Country Head and the Global Head of Tax

Key Responsibilities

• Lodgment and review of company tax returns. Accurate and timely reports for all tax forms and reporting
• Ensure the company follows all domestic and international regulations by monitoring and maintaining the procedures over all aspects of tax for Australia and New Zealand
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments to ensure the company is compliant and manage relationships with both internal finance contacts and external service providers
• Ensure the business remains compliant with IFRS & tax accounting rules
• Carry out daily operations including maintaining the daily business operation in terms of tax and finance. Assist management to manage the effective tax rate, transfer pricing adjustments, implement tax compliance controls, participating in managing tax assessments and tax audits in Australia and New Zealand by interfacing with external tax agencies and government authorities
• Preparation of ITR, Country by Country reporting, IDS, tax provisions and disclosures, preparation of tax schedules for corporate & statutory reporting
• Complete ad-hoc project work such as completing the Fringe Benefits return, ESS reporting, BAS and providing technical tax advice on transactions
• Responsible for Aust and NZ Transfer Pricing and support for wider APAC
• Supporting the wider global tax team where appropriate

Qualification & other requirements

• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five (5) years of experience, along with professional knowledge in taxation and finance, and strong leadership skills.
• You must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a high-functioning finance team to achieve goals, as well as the capacity to communicate and analyze data proficiently.
• Additionally, you should possess a degree in Commerce, Accounting, or a related field, with a CA/CPA qualification being preferred.

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is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.