Finance and Tax Manager

Take ownership of tax, statutory reporting and technical accounting in a newly created senior role.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Finance & Tax Manager to join a large, established organisation within the automotive sector.
This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to take ownership of tax compliance, statutory reporting and technical accounting across a complex, multi entity environment. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and working within a sizeable finance function, you will provide technical expertise across the business while ensuring strong financial governance and compliance.
Your new role
As Finance & Tax Manager, you will be responsible for a broad range of tax and technical accounting activities, including:

• Managing direct and indirect tax obligations, including income tax, GST, FBT, PAYG and payroll tax
• Preparing and reviewing tax returns, BAS and statutory filings
• Managing tax effect accounting, deferred tax calculations and associated disclosures
• Managing ATO engagements, audits and regulatory queries
• Working with external tax advisers and auditors
• Preparing and coordinating half year and full year statutory accounts
• Supporting annual reporting and statutory disclosures
• Managing group consolidations and head office entity accounting
• Providing technical accounting advice and applying AASB standards to complex transactions
• Managing lease accounting and associated processes
• Maintaining strong financial controls and supporting cash flow forecasting
• Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline tax and finance processes  

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you will be CA or CPA qualified with a strong background in Australian corporate tax and financial accounting.
You will ideally bring:

• A minimum of three years' post qualification tax experience
• Strong Australian taxation knowledge
• Experience within a large, complex, multi entity environment
• Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting capability
• Experience applying Australian Accounting Standards
• Exposure to tax audits and regulatory engagement
• Experience within an ASX listed or similarly governed organisation
• Big 4 experience will be highly regarded
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Full Australian working rights  

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a newly created position with genuine ownership and visibility across a large organisation.
You'll receive:

• Salary of up to $160k + super
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Broad ownership across tax, statutory and technical accounting
• Exposure to a complex, multi entity organisation
• The opportunity to shape and improve tax and finance processes
• A senior position within an established finance function

This position is based in South West Sydney and requires you to be in the office five days per week.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, forward an up to date copy of your CV or contact Oscar Bailey at Hays for a confidential discussion.
If this opportunity isn't quite right for you but you're considering your next move within senior finance or tax, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.#3024896