What you'll do
- Manage key functions of Xero's global tax compliance including taxes for New Zealand.
- Support on tax compliance and advisory matters for jurisdictions outside of New Zealand.
- Engage with the business on tax by providing tax advice on tax matters and providing support on finance team and wider business projects
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including third party service providers
- Ensure the quality and accuracy of Xero’s tax policies, processes and governance and that documents produced conform to the highest standards of accuracy
- Embed efficiencies and improvements into the tax team’s recurring compliance processes
- Mentor and support junior members of the tax team
- Provide assistance on other non-tax related matters as requested by your manager and the Finance Team
What you'll bring with you
- Detailed knowledge of New Zealand tax legislation.
- At least 8 years' of relevant experience in the Tax field, either in a large corporate or Big 4 CA environment
- Be either CA qualified or a law professional
- Strong & proven tax compliance background, including tax accounting and return preparation
- Experience with Onesource Tax Provision is preferred
- Specialist experience with, transfer pricing, or overseas tax jurisdictions is an advantage but not a requirement.
- Motivated with a high level of self-initiativeExcellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Willingness to get the job done and learn new skills and concepts
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy is essential
- Strong planning, organisational and self-management skills with an ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- An aptitude for self-development for current and future
- Embraces a #Ownership mindset and is focused on delivering results
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What We Do
Xero is small business accounting software that provides a platform on which businesses can build a fully integrated solution. It’s designed to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. Xero minimises tedious admin by automating routine tasks, delivers valuable insights when needed, and brings together business data, trusted advisors, and powerful apps in one intuitive platform. By alleviating pain points, Xero empowers small business owners to supercharge their business, simplifying the complex and freeing up time from manual admin so they can focus on what really matters to build the business they’ve always envisaged.
Why Work With Us
Xero is a human-centric organization where you’ll have a tangible impact on the success of small businesses and their communities, globally. Our team of energised, forward-thinkers work to make life better for our customers and each other every day. We’re also always committed to supporting you with a flexible environment.
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