Overview
This role is responsible for maintaining tax process and governance frameworks to provide assurance with Tax Managers to Head of Tax and Finance Leadership Team of compliance with tax laws and the Tax Risk Governance Policy.
The role is required to prepare of tax compliance and tax reporting of the corporate taxation, indirect taxes and assist the wider global tax management of MPMS Group.
Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities
Strategic Focus
- Responsible for preparing tax filings in India, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, UAE, PNG and other countries under the instruction of a Tax Manager, including full analysis to highlight positions taken (including any third party advice obtained and the alternatives considered).
- Support Tax Managers on various initiatives including tax reviews, tax modelling or forecasting and correspondence/dealings with tax authorities
- Ad-doc tasks as requested across all taxes, as necessary
Operational Management
- Preparation of corporate income tax, indirect tax filings (GST and VAT) and employer tax filings (AU Payroll tax, FBT, Benefits in kind), as agreed with Tax Managers
- Preparation of tax reporting for monthly management reporting and JGAAP/USGAAP reporting every quarter/half/yearly
- Prepare all income tax related ancillary filings – for example group relief surrenders in the UK, Country-by-Country Reporting notifications, franking account return in Australia.
- Calculation of corporate tax instalments for all jurisdictions
- Ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are prepared for current and deferred taxes quarterly
- Responsible for timely filing of Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and assist Tax Managers with transfer pricing documentation as needed
People Leadership
- Identify process change to improve tax reporting and governance, with the assistance of Tax Managers
- Training and knowledge sharing with all the finance team on taxation requirements, with the assistance of Tax Managers.
- Assist with documentation or procedures and processes to meet tax authority requirements.
Governance & Risk
- As part of the tax management team, help maintain the low risk strategy in compliance with Link Group’s Tax Risk Governance Policy and other related policies
- Ensure corporate tax processes are suitably documented and understood, with the assistance of Tax Managers.
The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs. In addition, as the role is part of a global team flexibility to work outside core business hours is required in this role.
Experience & Personal Attributes
Experience
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or Law or minimum two – three years’ experience in an tax, accounting practice or a large multi-national corporate managing taxation having responsibility of taxation filings and process Candidate with CA-inter/IPCC background would be added advantage.
- Excellent numeracy skills and strong written and verbal skills
- Above average PC skills using Word and other Accounting or Tax software products
- MS Excel – advanced level, to be able to create spreadsheets and formulas.
- Experience of large multi-national organisations, particularly with operations in Australia, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland or New Zealand
- Demonstrated experience in tax accounting reporting and good understanding of current accounting standards
Personal Attributes
- Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organisation.
- Flexible and responsive, able to work to tight deadlines
- Good communications and writing skills
- Able to work within tight deadlines and manage multitasking.
MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly.
Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.
A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.
Our MUFG Retirement Solutions division combines its proprietary technology, process and people to deliver a comprehensive financial data solution to its superannuation clients. We support clients across all superannuation fund sectors including government, industry, retail and corporate.
By accompanying our core member and employer administration with a full range of value-added services, we offer the most comprehensive superannuation administration solution on the market. The scale, adaptability and ease of use of our proprietary systems, in conjunction with our integrated analytics offering, allow us to innovate and grow with the needs of our clients.
MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.
We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.
We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.
Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.
