Tax Consultant - Christchurch

Job summary

Join MYOB as a Tax Consultant and play a key role in shaping our success You'll provide critical R&D Tax, GST, and income tax expertise to support our Senior Tax Manager and stakeholders, while driving compliance, efficiency, and innovation across the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage the R&D claim process across Australia and New Zealand while building strong relationships to gather relevant data from non-tax teams
• Provide expertise on R&D Tax, GST, and income tax compliance, ensuring accuracy in reporting and efficient processes
• Contribute to the preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation, intercompany agreements, income tax returns, and tax effect accounting calculations
• Maintain and enhance the tax governance framework, including policies, procedures, and tax controls testing
• Support internal projects such as tax research, M&A activities, post-acquisition integration, and process improvements
• Collaborate with the Senior Tax Manager, tax authorities, and advisors to address ad hoc tax matters and provide insights for decision-making

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a chartered accounting or corporate environment, with a strong focus on corporate tax
• Proven ability to explain R&D tax concepts and collaborate effectively with non-tax team members to gather critical data
• Hands-on experience managing tax processes, including R&D tax claims, GST compliance, tax-effect accounting, income tax, and transfer pricing
• Solid grasp of tax legislation with a track record in maintaining governance, controls, and compliance standards
• Tech-savvy with advanced skills in Excel, Word, SharePoint, and familiarity with tax software (ideally CCH Integrator)
• Distinguished communication and project management skills, along with strong attention to details, and a positive, can-do attitude that excels both independently and within a team

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