Tax Assistant Manager Australia - Sydney (CBD)

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Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream 

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win. 

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

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Job Summary

We’re looking for a highly motivated Tax Assistant Manager to support on tax business partnering for the following markets:

• Direct Markets (key markets) – Australia

• Flex Markets (sales markets) – New Zealand

• Distributor Markets (export markets) – N/A

Why This Role Matters:  Your role will ensure we meet our financial goals and comply with regulations, while also driving tax optimisation and leveraging technology. The Tax Assistant Manager will be responsible for working with the Tax Director to provide in-market / regional tax advice on tax challenges and opportunities impacting the relevant markets.  The role encompasses overseeing local planning, review and sign off on local compliance and reporting (delivered via third party managed service) responding to tax authority challenges and ensuring that the business optimises its tax position while adhering to all relevant in-country and global laws and regulations.

Role Responsibilities:

Working with the Tax Director, you will:

• Be accountable for ensuring local adherence to global tax strategy, policies and risk management framework and alignment with overall business objectives and regulatory environment. 

• Provide specialist advice on direct and indirect tax implications of new business initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions (new and existing flows), commercial and vendor contracts, and corporate initiatives. 

• Be accountable for the management of in-market / in-region tax audits and controversy (including tax authority disputes, litigation and settlements) to drive efficient and timely audit resolution. Provide local tax insight into the audit approach and process and consult with external advisors as required.  Work closely with the central tax team to ensure consistent and efficient approaches to dispute resolution.

• Oversee timely and accurate filing of tax returns in all jurisdictions, including the reconciliation of tax accounts via third party managed service.  Provide timely review and sign off on returns and deliverables where required.  Work with the Global Business Services (shared service centre) tax team on data provision.

• Identify and mitigate local tax risks, including ensuring the implementation and maintenance of internal controls to meet compliance and governance regimes (such as SOx and horizontal monitoring) and to prevent non-compliance and potential penalties. 

• Monitor local legislative and regulatory changes for all taxes, assessing and advising management on tax impacts and practical mitigation strategies.  Provide relevant updates to local / regional business. 

• Provide specialist local input where possible into design decisions relating to S/4HANA and other enterprise-wide systems.

What you will need to succeed

Experiences & Qualifications

• A qualified Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Advisor or other appropriate professional body. 

• 5+ years’ tax experience with a large MNC and/or Big 4 firm.

• Excellent knowledge of tax matters within a consumer goods business. 

• Strong communicator with the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. 

• Ability to work collaboratively across an organisation and externally to resolve issues. 

• Naturally curious with a continuous improvement mindset and able to be agile/adaptable in changing circumstances.  

• Strong organisational skills and capable of handling a variety of tasks and prioritising accordingly to meet deadlines 

•  Great attention to detail, project management, and problem-solving attitude. 

What awaits you at Unilever Ice Cream?

The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.

This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.

This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.

Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!

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We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact anz.talent@unilever.com.

Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.

This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.

At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.