Tax Manager

Pact Group is a leading provider of specialty packaging solutions, focusing on packaging, reuse, and recycling across the Circular Economy. We serve various industries globally, offering innovative and sustainable supply chain solutions. We are committed to integrating recycled materials and have been recognized as one of Australasia’s Most Innovative Companies for ten consecutive years.

Are you a seasoned tax professional with a passion for optimizing tax strategies and ensuring compliance on a global scale? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Tax Manager to join our team and support the GM Group Finance in maximizing shareholder value. This role offers the opportunity to oversee and manage all tax-related activities and governance across multiple jurisdictions, playing a key role in developing and implementing global tax strategies that align with our company's business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Governance:

• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations through a robust governance framework.
• Conduct tax risk assessments and implement controls.
• Liaise with auditors for effective tax risk management.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, including tax authorities and advisors.
• Train and support internal teams on tax matters.
• Represent the company in tax audits, disputes, and litigation.
• Develop and monitor transfer pricing structures.
• Identify optimal legal structures.

Business Impact Tax Management:

• Identify changes to taxes and duties via services or new technology components and assess their impact on the business.
• Provide high-level impact analysis to business and external stakeholders.
• Support in identifying projects that could provide value to the group.
• Provide tax advice on international business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and restructuring.
• Monitor changes in international tax legislation and assess their impact on the company.

Tax Compliance:

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax returns across all jurisdictions.
• Oversee the preparation and review of tax provisions and tax disclosures in financial statements.
• Manage the global tax compliance calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Review global monthly tax calculations and tax filings for various jurisdictions.
• Prepare and review required tax documentation and reports.

Tax Audits and Controversies:

• Evaluate requests for information from government officials and develop strategies to defend tax filing positions.
• Provide regular internal staff training on various tax topics.

International Tax:

• Review overseas returns prepared by local management/advisors to ensure accurate reporting.
• Support the accurate preparation of the company’s foreign income tax expense for financial statements.
• Analyse the tax aspects of financial projections and forecasts.

Transfer Pricing:

• Assist with the execution of global transfer pricing policies.
• Monitor international tax developments and support the development of action plans to mitigate adverse consequences.
• Prepare and review transfer pricing documentation and related reports.

Knowledge & experience:

• Extensive experience (8-10 years) in direct and indirect taxes impacting large corporate taxpayers.
• Strong knowledge of international tax laws and regulations.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing global tax strategies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Tax Software (e.g., Tax Integrator) and general ledger packages (SAP, BPC).
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor of Commerce/Business Degree.
• Membership of a recognized Professional Accounting and/or Taxation Body (ICAA, CPA, Taxation Institute).
• Postgraduate qualification in accounting, commerce, or taxation law (desirable).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.