Job Description
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We are seeking a skilled Tax Manager to join our team. The primary purpose of this role is to manage tax compliance and advisory services for our New Zealand branch and ensure the delivery of a professional, effective and responsive tax service at optimal cost.
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The successful candidate will have experience working with tax legislation changes, managing tax risk, and representing tax in internal and external forums. Responsibilities include ensuring operational tax compliance, managing corporate tax compliance, tax accounting and audit activities, properly and effectively managing tax exposures and risks, and providing tax advice to all levels of management and business units on taxation issues.
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The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance or Business related, and be a member of a recognised accountancy body such as CA. Experience working for one of the big four professional service firms is highly desirable.
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We offer a range of employee benefits, including market-leading subsidised private health cover, enhanced parental pay and support when returning to work, subsidised banking products and services, bonus leave days and wellness programmes including discounted gym memberships.
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We value different perspectives and succeed together by collaborating across boundaries, taking responsibility and holding ourselves accountable. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow in an inclusive environment.
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Applications from First Nations peoples are encouraged. Learn more about careers at HSBC Australia - data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement.
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This role involves making tax decisions with oversight from NZ Head of Finance and AU Head of Tax. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in tax, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to articulate the case for risk management in the language of business.
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We are committed to building a culture where all employees are appreciated and respected and where opinions count.
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We require a high level of professional competence which helps to advise the business on tax exposures and tax effective approach of business and operations. Understands and anticipates strategic implications from tax laws to the business.
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Responsibilities:
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* Ensure tax knowledge is sufficient to be able to provide tax advice to all levels of New Zealand management and business units on taxation issues, as well as New Zealand tax advice to Group members on cross border transactions involving New Zealand and determine when external advice is required.
* Support with influencing or lobbying external bodies, including the preparation of industry submissions and liaison with the Inland Revenue.
* This includes representing the New Zealand business at tax audits and meetings with the Inland Revenue including preparing and presenting submissions to the Inland Revenue.
* Support the management of tax reputational risks in New Zealand.
* Support with similar activities over the Australian business.
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Requirements:
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* An undergraduate or postgraduate degree, preferably in Tax, Accounting, Finance or Business related.
* Professional qualification (member of recognised accountancy body e.g. CA).
* Experience working for one of the big four professional service firms is highly desirable.
* Subject matter expertise in tax.
* A high level of professional competence which helps to advise the business on tax exposures and tax effective approach of business and operations.
* Understands and anticipates strategic implications from tax laws to the business.
* Significant experience in tax.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to articulate the case for risk management in the language of business.
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Preference will be given to candidates who hold Australian PR/Citizenship or New Zealand Citizenship, or who can demonstrate current unrestricted work rights in Australia without limitations.
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It's a great opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team and to develop your skills and career in a leading financial institution.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.
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Please note that we will never communicate to applicants via non-Bank channels such as SMS, WhatsApp or Facebook.