Tax Specialist

You’re talented and adaptable. That’s why you’ll fit in.

The strategy of Anglo American is to secure, develop and operate a portfolio of high quality and long-life resource assets to deliver leading shareholder returns. This can be achieved through innovative practices and technologies, in the hands of our world-class people, working towards a common purpose of re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

The purpose of Group Tax is to preserve and grow Anglo American plc shareholder value through the responsible, coordinated and professional management of the Group’s tax affairs, always in compliance with the law.  The Group Tax team strives to be a world class, dynamic, flexible, empowered global tax team collaborating to contribute to the commercial success of the Group and delivering sustainable value.

The purpose of this role is to support the AsPac Tax Lead in the delivery of tax advisory, compliance and policy support to local businesses and does so with a global perspective, focussed on aligning the tax profile of the Group to its global footprint including through delivery of global Group tax priorities and initiatives.  

The AsPac Tax Specialist plays a key role in ensuring that the Tax Governance Framework is fully implemented and embedded across all aspects of tax work performed locally, such that tax risk is effectively managed.

The Work

Business Partnering

• Champion ways of working which result in strong collaboration with other parts of Group Tax as well as the local business.
• Support the development and maintenance of relationships with key personnel within the business and ensure they understand the strategy, tax risk framework and vision of group tax
• Understand and help the business to understand the value proposition, objectives, initiatives, delivery and resource requirements of Group Tax.
• Help to embed Group Tax as a valued partner in the local business, positioning Group Tax to have a forward looking posture through presence in relevant committees and other forums that it uses to influence and shape decision making in the local business.
• Support the creation of sustainable value through professional advice and planning in accordance with the Group’s Tax Strategy and Tax Governance Framework.
• Help to deliver the provision of tax advice on major transactions, including acquisitions and disposals.

External engagement

• Help to develop and enhance relationships with tax authorities, with a view to establishing ways of working that are consistent with the ethos of Co-operative Compliance
• Monitor external developments and determine appropriate action.

Governance/ Advisory/ Risk/ Policy/Compliance

• To support the AsPac Tax Lead in the implementation of the Board approved tax strategy and the management of the Group’s tax affairs for all local managed companies.
• Support the development of relationships with key personnel within Group Tax and the local business and ensure they understand and apply Group policies.
• Contribute towards maintenance and enhancement of relationships with tax authority personnel in relevant territories
• Ensure tax issues and changes in business are captured appropriately in global and local tax compliance and reporting.
• Help to liaise with outside advisors (incl. auditors, legal, investment bankers and other advisors) to ensure proper and efficient tax planning, business partnering and solutions. 
• Responsible for working with co-source providers to manage the timely and accurate filing of tax returns in the region
• Assist with the review and updating of tax systems, procedures and policies
• Provision of advice on day to day tax matters in the relevant country.
• Provide tax advice on transactions, including M&A (acquisitions and disposals) and transfer pricing.
• Assist with adherence to transfer pricing policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with local transfer pricing regulations including master file, local file and country-by-country obligations.
• Support tax audits, disputes and tax litigation within the region.
• Evaluate, assess and manage the in-country tax risk in line with the Ango Tax Risk Management Policy
• Raise awareness of issues within the group in and effectively communicate tax issues to management
• End-to-end management of all uncertain tax positions.
• Maintain a tax policy framework in line with the Anglo guidelines.
• Support the analysis of changes to regimes as the result of significant multilateral policy changes on Global basis and advice on the implication for the Group
• Monitor and communicate legislative changes and practice to the wider tax team and business as appropriate

Health, Safety & Environment

• Demonstrate behaviour in line with health, safety and environmental standards and with the Group’s values
• Set the health, safety and environmental expectations for your team and monitor behaviour so that it meets the required standards
• Participate in relevant safety audits, inspections and observations, and address issues as part of demonstrating safety leadership

People / Team

• Support the AsPac Tax Lead in building an effective team that works collaboratively with each other and with other teams to achieve business goals and create sustainable value.

People / Leadership

• Demonstrate behaviour in line with the Group’s values, standards and a professional workplace.
• Participate as an effective team member in working collaboratively with your leader, peers and relevant others (including from other teams) to achieve business goals
• Contribute to the broader business by working with others in such a way that it optimises the overall business results, rather than just your team’s

Financial

• Identify any opportunities for improved cost management and either address these, or raise them with your manager as appropriate
• Assist in the management of consulting spend and delivering sustainable value by delivering efficiencies in terms of the value received in comparison to the amount of money spent

Work Processes

• Fully understand the policies, processes and systems which apply to your work
• Identify any issues around these that interfere with your ability to complete work or meet the plan / strategy.
• For processes within your authority, make the required changes. For others, escalate these issues to seek action and / or look for alternative solutions

What we’re looking for

• Either a Chartered Accountant or equivalent accounting or legal degree
• High degree of commercial acumen

• Strong working experience of International tax principles, transfer pricing, tax residence etc
• Utilising efficient work practices
• How to work independently and prioritise and deliver own projects
• Good accounting practices
• An understanding of the mining and commodity trading industry would be an advantage
• A proven track record of having worked in a similar role in the Tax field in Commerce, with a Big 4 Accounting firm or a Law firm is required
• Significant relevant post qualification experience is required
• Demonstrates and displays knowledge and expertise in the Tax discipline, through tax planning and advisory skills, tax compliance skills and tax governance skills, and in particular ability to:
• Communicate key tax issues appropriately
• Apply commercial acumen including understanding the business impact of tax advice
• Understand & apply tax law, identify opportunities and management of implementation of such
• Develop ideas into practical solutions
• Ensure that appropriate tax risk management documentation is implemented
• Analyse a whole host of information and extract the pertinent facts and make a sound tax analysis thereof
• Demonstrate well-developed analytical, planning, and problem solving skills
• Experience interacting with Executives would be an advantage
• BEPS Pillar 2 experience and improving process/systems will be a plus

Who we are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Amazing opportunities for learning and growth - from technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people
• We’re a large, successful multinational company and there are plenty of opportunities internally to move onwards and upwards too

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

Covid Vaccination Intent

Since safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines have become widely available this year, we have strongly encouraged employees to get vaccinated at the earliest possible opportunity. However, as vaccines have been proven to be a very effective and safe way of protecting people and reducing Covid-19 transmission, we have now announced our intent to introduce a policy that requires Covid-19 vaccination for access to all sites and offices. This policy would apply to all new joiners to the company as well as existing employees and contractors.

We are in the process of undertaking a comprehensive engagement process with all our stakeholders about our intent. This is so we can tailor our approach in each country, including ensuring what we do is lawful. Once this is complete, we will look to implement the policy. There may be differences in how and when it is implemented due to local context and legal requirements.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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