Tax Manager

Function:   

Ensure consistent management of tax and customs issues within Puma PNG Group, together with local management and Puma tax department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure Tax and Customs regulations are properly followed up by PNG entities in line with local legislation. Ensure that returns and processes are correctly prepared and followed.
• Follow up actively any litigation with local management and take any measures to ensure resolution of cases.
• Analyses and proposes recommendations in terms of tax management to local management and supports them to define most optimized methods.
• Support controlling department in verifying tax figures in consolidation and deferred tax calculation.
• Support Group Tax department in the setup of Group tax policy, optimization and structuration.

Requirements:

Experience:

• Degree in Tax/Accounting/Law
• At least 8 years experience in a Tax function and/or within a big “4” accounting firm
• Regional experience would be an advantage

Skills:

• Fluent in English
• Experience with ERP tools, international commerce and customs systems
• Computer knowledge (MS Office)
• Strong communication skills, verbal, written and presentation
• Analytical skills

Competencies:

• Strongly organized and structured
• Can work independently with excellent attention to detail
• Analytical skills on complex matters
• Good relationship skills

Key Relationships:

• Internal – Puma GM, Puma Finance Manager and tax advisors.
• External - State authorities (Tax and customs), Auditors.