General Manager - Tax

Summary

Join Datacom as the General Manager – Tax and become the trusted advisor to the Head of Group Tax. Lead the development and implementation of forward-thinking tax strategies that directly impact Datacom's financial success. This role goes beyond compliance; it involves influencing company-wide performance by aligning tax insights with business decisions. You will lead daily tax operations, collaborate with colleagues to streamline processes, and unlock new value. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a senior tax role, a deep understanding of business and technology strategies, and a proven ability to manage people and finances. Datacom offers a dynamic and supportive work environment with various perks.

Requirements

• Deep and broad understanding of the business and technology strategies in which the organisation operates
• Extensive knowledge of strategy development and implementation principles
• Strong strategic background, with an ability to grasp the big picture
• Knowledge of financial management practices
• 7+ years of finance experience in a corporate environment
• 4+ years of demonstrated experience in a senior tax role
• Demonstrated experience in managing people, financial management, and reporting

Responsibilities

• Managing the direct (corporate income tax) and indirect e.g. (FBT, Payroll, GST, WHT) tax matters for the group, as required
• Issuing the required documentation for tax payments and returns as well as, approving and lodging tax returns
• Advising the broader leadership team on tax exposure and the impact from asset disposals, structural business changes and mergers and acquisitions
• Analysing and identifying areas to reduce tax exposure and recommending tax strategies that align with business goals
• Liaising with the Taxation Authorities including Australian Taxation Office, auditors, regulatory bodies and outsource providers as required
• Understanding legislative taxation changes
• Contributing to the development, management, implementation and evaluation of systems, projects, services, staff and budgets to meet Datacom requirements
• Collaborating with the Head of Group Tax to address complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the business

Benefits

• Remote working
• Flexi-hours
• Professional development courses