Tax Manager - Advisory And Risk

Tax Manager - Advisory and Risk page is loaded Tax Manager - Advisory and Risk Apply locations Melbourne CBD &
Inner Suburbs MelbourneVIC time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R010145

Working at Transurban is different;
it's a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions-building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads-to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down.

About the role

As our Tax Manager - Advisory &
Risk, you will be integral to the strategic direction and success of our Taxation Function. Reporting to the Head of Group Tax, you'll directly support the leadership team, including Heads of Tax, Senior Tax Manager - Advisory &
Risk, and the broader tax team, contributing significantly to tax-related initiatives and M&
A projects.

The Tax team at Transurban plays a key role in the business' success, offering technical advice and driving commercial outcomes for our growing ASX-listed organisation. They navigate the complexities of various ownership structures and evolving taxation laws to provid e practical guidance on tax administration / risk management, compliance and business projects.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Oversee tax structuring for project work in collaboration with legal, treasury, and finance teams

• Liaise with external advisers and the ATO as needed

• Lead transaction implementation by coordinating with legal, finance, treasury and other internal stakeholders

• Act as the primary point of contact between the Tax and Finance teams to keep up to date on accounting transactions or changes impacting tax positions

• Assess the tax impact s of projects on internal asset/corporate models

• Understand and communicate the tax treatment for toll road assets through the construction to operational phases

• Conduct research and prepare supporting documentation, including Reasonably Arguable Position Papers, King's Counsel Opinions, and technical papers to manage tax risks

• Collaborate with external advisers on technical papers and tax positions to appropriately manage tax risks

• Review and update tax assumptions in financial models for relevant Australian operations to ensure accuracy of modelled tax outcomes

• Present on tax matters to the tax team and the broader Transurban business as required

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to team members

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:

• Tertiary qualification with CA/TIA/CPA or a legal/ tax-related postgraduate degree

• 5+ years of experience in chartered accounting, legal firms or corporate settings

• Strong technical knowledge and experience in relation to Australian income tax laws

• Proven leadership in managing, developing, and motivating teams

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering relationship- building

• Self -starter, excellent problem-solving skills and and a high attention to detail

• Innovative think er to, bring new ideas and processes to the group

• Ability to meet tight deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and contribute to a collaborative working culture

• Independence in progressing complex transactions

• Excellent understanding of various legal structures and capital intensive businesses

• Comfortable with working in complex business environments and managing multiple stakeholders and priorities

• Familiarity with debt and financing concepts

• Proficiency with Excel

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.

With a career at Transurban, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year

• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests

• Health and wellbeing support - access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more

• Share offers and insurance benefits

• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days
  

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options , so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion;
where everyone belongs.We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience - whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on.

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.

Job Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

23-June-2024 0:
00

Please note:
The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.

Primary Location:

Melbourne CBD &
Inner Suburbs MelbourneVIC About Us

Transurban uses technology, innovation and insights to create better, safer and more sustainable travel solutions for our communities - and exceptional career opportunities for our people.