Tax Compliance Manager

Job Title

Tax Compliance Manager

Job Description

At Rabobank, our commitment to our employees and clients is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking, one of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for clients.

Our culture is unique, because every day our people work knowing that we are all playing our part in supporting our farmers to feed the world. We strive to create an open, balanced, and flexible workplace where people feel that they belong, can be open and honest and are supported…we are focused on growing each other.

About the role:

We are seeking a Tax Compliance Manager to join our Group Tax team. Reporting to the Head of Tax, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Rabobank meets its taxation compliance obligations and reporting across Australia and New Zealand.

Working closely with the other Tax Compliance Manager, you will primarily be responsible for the Rabobank Australian tax compliance activities while also supporting New Zealand tax obligations.

Some of the Key Responsibilities include:

• Prepare, review and lodge annual corporate income tax returns for Australia and New Zealand.

• Prepare and lodge Australian Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns and quarterly New Zealand FBT returns.

• Complete thin capitalisation calculations and related compliance requirements

• Manage tax payments and associated compliance obligations.

• Prepare and review of monthly, half-year and year-end tax effect accounting calculations.

• Prepare financial reporting disclosures, tax notes and Head Office tax reports.

• Monthly review and reconciliation of tax related accounts in the general ledger

• Provision of tax advice to internal clients and general tax support to business and operational areas of the Bank

• Research and provision of assistance to the Senior Tax Managers and Head of Tax

• Support business projects, system enhancements and product reviews from a tax compliance perspective.

• Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate impacts to relevant stakeholders, including the provision of any tax related training and presentations.

• Support the administration and day-to-day operations of the Group Tax function.

To be successful in the role, you will have: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting and professional certification such as CA or CPA.

• Proven corporate tax experience, preferably gained in the Banking and Financial Services industry.

• Tax accounting and compliance experience is essential.

• Good technical knowledge of the Australian (and, preferably, NZ) tax systems

• Strong understanding of accounting standards relating to tax effect accounting

• Excellent analytical skills and high attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Highly motivated to deliver outcomes and meet deadlines.

What we're proud to offer you:

Wellbeing leave. These leave days support greater work/life balance and is just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. 

Education Assistance Program. Rabobank values the development of its people and has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development. 

Parental Leave that supports you and your family while giving you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy this special time (up-to 14 weeks paid leave) 

Bonus and Additional Leave. We realise sometimes 4 weeks Annual Leave isn't enough! At Rabobank we provide an incentive for eligible employees to receive 1 extra week Annual Leave and an option to purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave. 

Extra Insurance. Rabobank recognises that employees need to protect their financial wellbeing, in the event of serious illness, injury, or even death. Rabobank provides eligible permanent employees with employer-funded Death, TPD and Income Protection Insurance. 

Rabo Workplace Giving program. As part of Rabobank's global Corporate Social Responsibility, Workplace Giving aims to encourage employees to contribute to our community. Rabo Workplace Giving program matches employee donations to selected Social Partners.

Our Values:

Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, and positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, and the way we live our values, “Client Driven”, “Responsible”, “Professional” and “Cooperative” make it a great place to work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. 

Please let our Talent Acquisition team know if you need any accommodations to make our opportunities more accessible to you. 

Rabobank is not accepting submissions from recruitment agencies for this role.

Applicants must hold valid work rights for this role.