Senior Tax Director

Job Description

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide. We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology. WPP AUNZ: WPP AUNZ is a creative transformation company. For our clients we are here to grow their business so that it can thrive in this new economy. For our people, we are here to grow talent and foster creativity. We offer services in four highly skilled areas - communications, experience, commerce, and technology. Our culture is one of excellence. We foster and celebrate leadership wherever we find it. We encourage our people to be open, optimistic and to reach for extraordinary. YOUR ROLE IN A NUTSHELL: As an important member of the in-house tax team, you will be assisting the Head of Tax in the delivery of a full range of tax compliance and consulting services to the various businesses, and back-office functions of the group covering the income tax, GST and employment taxes of the various jurisdictions in which the group conducts business operations (but principally Australia and New Zealand). This position will provide an excellent opportunity for career development to an individual who demonstrates drive and initiative towards personal and professional growth. REPORTING OF THE ROLE: This role reports directly to the Head of Tax – AUNZ. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Ensure the in-house Tax team meets on a timely basis the WPP AUNZ Group’s tax compliance obligations in both Australia and New Zealand. Take ownership of the implications for the WPP AUNZ Group of the recently introduced Pillar II and anti-hybrid mismatch tax laws. Review and sign off on the periodic tax provision computations prepared with the assistance of the CCH Tax Integrator cloud platform. Assist with the preparation of year-end tax notes and commentary. Review and sign off on the monthly single Australian GST computations and returns and six-monthly Payment Times Reports. Assist with tax audits, reviews and investigations by an Australian or New Zealand revenue authority. Provide technical support to the Head of Tax – AUNZ and liaise with the WPP London and New York tax teams. Aid and advise the Finance function in preparing tax forecasts and budgets and accounting for various costs, events and transactions. Providing tax technical advice (covering Australian and New Zealand income tax, GST and employment taxes) and support to the various business units within the WPP AUNZ Group. Provide tax technical advice to various internal back-office functions in respect of group simplification initiatives and M&A transactions. Liaise with external advisors in relation to a wide range of Tax compliance and consulting matters. Periodic updating of the WPP AUNZ Group’s effective tax rate calculation. Liaising directly with the ATO and other government agencies. Oversee the efficient and effective maintenance of various in-house tax registers and tax files. Manage and finalize on the preparation and lodgement of various forms and applications to the ATO and other government agencies. Seek out continuous process improvement opportunities by developing or implementing best practices. Design, implement and maintain effective internal tax controls that meet revenue authority and SOX requirements. Build relationships with key people in the WPP AUNZ Group’s various businesses and back-office departments. Mentor more junior members of the internal Tax team. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of 15-20 years' demonstrated experience as a taxation professional within the Big 4 and/or Commerce environment. Qualified CPA / Chartered Accountant. Tertiary taxation degree / diploma will be highly regarded. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. Deep understanding and working knowledge of tax effect accounting principles and concepts. Displayed experience with CCH’s Tax Integrator software package. Able to manage competing priorities and solve problems. A well-developed and mature client service ethos. Self-starter with a strong desire to learn. Organised and efficient consistently attaining a high degree of accuracy. Aptitude for the ‘big picture’ and an eye for detail. Proficient spreadsheet and slide presentation skills. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal. #J-18808-Ljbffr