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At HSBC, we exist with the purpose of Opening up a World of Opportunity. We leverage our expertise, capabilities, and perspectives to create opportunities for our customers and colleagues through global connectivity. We bring together people, ideas, and capital to foster progress and growth, aiming to build a better world for our customers, employees, investors, communities, and the planet.
As an HSBC employee in Australia, you will have access to tailored professional development, competitive pay, a flexible working culture, and a range of employee benefits. These benefits include subsidised private health cover, enhanced parental leave and return-to-work support, subsidised banking products, bonus leave days, and wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships.
The HSBC Finance teams provide internal and external financial reporting, forecasting, controls oversight, and stress testing expertise. They also manage HSBC's tax affairs, treasury needs, and investor relations activities.
This role is responsible for tax matters relating to Australia and New Zealand, covering all first-line tax risks and second-line obligations. The role reports to the CFO, Australia and NZ, with significant engagement and escalation reporting to the Head of Tax, Asia and MENAT. Key responsibilities include corporate tax reporting, compliance, and business governance, serving as a subject matter expert on Australia and NZ tax issues.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the first line of defence (FLOD) for corporate tax reporting and compliance, including indirect tax filing.
- Maintain an open and transparent relationship with the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
- Handle second line of defence (SLOD) activities related to Client Tax Reporting, providing expertise on local and global client tax obligations such as CRS and FATCA.
- Liaise with local stakeholders on tax issues, acting as Risk Steward where Tax is SLOD, and escalate issues requiring judgment.
- Analyze business areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies, escalating risks appropriately to finance and tax management.
- Ensure tax matters are properly considered, and recommendations are clearly communicated and implemented by relevant personnel.
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