Senior Tax Accountant

Job no: 943957

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".

• Opportunity to develop your Tax career with an iconic Australia retailer
• Gain exposure to a broad range of taxes and impacts across the business
• Flexible hybrid working model – work from our Docklands office & the comfort of your own home

Myer is currently looking for a Senior Tax Accountant who will work closely with the Senior Tax Manager to ensure all tax reporting obligations are satisfied, that tax is appropriately considered in key decision making, and proactively drive change to increase the efficiency of tax processes within Myer.

About the Role:

• Ensure the Myer Group is compliant with the relevant tax legislation in Australia and overseas jurisdictions, including:
• Preparation of Australian income tax filings
• Preparation of overseas tax filings
• Preparation of CbC Reporting
• Preparation of periodic GST filings
• Preparation of FBT return
• Preparation of payroll tax returns
• Work with the Senior Tax Manager to provide tax advice and support to internal stakeholders, including the Board and Audit and risk committee (AFRC)
• Provide tax accounting and compliance support for accounting processes, projects, and new products and transactions
• Ensure Myer Group satisfies its periodic financial reporting obligations, including preparation of tax disclosures in the annual financial statements, including calculation of tax balances
• Maintenance of franking account
• Preparation of forecasts and budgets
• Reconciliation of tax accounts
• Build/maintain relationship with key stakeholders, including tax advisors, auditors, revenue authorities and regulators

About You:

• 3+ years experience in a corporate tax role, either in a large accounting firm (mid-tier or Big 4) or large corporate
• Post graduate qualification CA/CPA or Masters of Tax
• Strong knowledge of Tax Effect Accounting and preparation of Corporate Tax Returns (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of NZ tax and compliance (preferred)
• Exposure to indirect taxes (preferred)
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable communicating and navigating across a large and complex organisation
• High attention to detail
• Enjoy a hands-on approach
• Ability to effectively prioritise and project manage tasks
• Self-motivated, self-starter and proactive
• Professional and committed approach
• Passion for leading process improvement
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills

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.

We'd love to hear from you even if you don't meet all the criteria listed above.

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, whether it's gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, age, disability and neurodiversity. We encourage candidates to ask for any adjustments that will support them to be their best through the recruitment process.

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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