The Manager, Direct Tax is responsible for leading the end-to-end Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) compliance, reporting, governance, and advisory activities for Australia and New Zealand within the Shared Services organization.
The role serves as the primary FBT subject matter expert, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, accurate tax reporting, robust controls, and effective stakeholder management. In addition, the role provides support to the Senior Manager in delivering Corporate Income Tax (CIT) compliance, tax accounting, reporting, forecasting, audit management, and tax transformation initiatives.
Lead end-to-end FBT compliance, reporting, and lodgement activities for Australia and New Zealand.
Review and analyse employee-related expenditure to determine FBT implications and ensure accurate tax treatment.
Prepare and review FBT calculations, reconciliations, provisions, and annual returns.
Manage FBT reporting and lodgements through ONESOURCE.
Manage Reportable Fringe Benefits Amount (RFBA) reporting requirements.
Coordinate FBT audits, reviews, and information requests from tax authorities and external advisors.
Provide FBT technical advice to Finance, Payroll, People & Culture, Fleet, and business stakeholders.
Ensure effective governance, controls, and documentation supporting FBT compliance.
Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across FBT processes.
Support the Senior Manager in delivering Corporate Income Tax compliance and reporting obligations.
Assist in preparation of income tax returns and supporting schedules.
Support tax effect accounting, including current and deferred tax calculations.
Assist with quarterly and annual tax forecasting, effective tax rate analysis, and tax reporting requirements.
Support tax audits, reviews, and dealings with tax authorities.
Prepare tax reconciliations, workpapers, and supporting documentation.
Assist with tax planning, legislative assessments, and tax transformation initiatives.
Lead, coach, and develop tax professionals within the team.
Review work outputs to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
Build effective relationships with Business Unit Finance teams, Shared Services stakeholders, external advisors, and auditors.
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
Minimum 5 years' experience in Tax, Accounting, or Finance.
Experience in Australian Fringe Benefits Tax compliance and reporting an advantage
Experience supporting Corporate Income Tax compliance, tax accounting, and reporting.
Experience within a Shared Services, multinational, or Big 4 environment preferred.
Proven experience managing stakeholders across multiple business functions.
Experience driving process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives.
Demonstrated people leadership and team development experience.
Fluent written and verbal English.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related discipline.
CPA, CA, CTA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation, particularly Fringe Benefits Tax.
Experience with SAP, ONESOURCE, BlackLine, and Microsoft Office applications preferred.
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