Tax Manager, IKEA - Job Offer

IKEA

Location:
Australia, Tempe

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

As Tax Manager, you will lead and implement the country's tax strategies, ensure compliance with local regulations, manage indirect and direct tax obligations, and collaborate with various departments and stakeholders.

Job Responsibility:

Initiate, define and implement a country tax strategy in line with the relevant Group Policies, Strategies and Business Plans, after consultation with Group Tax
Ensure control in respect of Direct and Indirect tax obligations, risks and opportunities, by implementing and maintaining the IKEA Group Tax Control Framework
Ensure accurate and timely filing of the Corporate Income Tax returns, VAT returns and all other reports to local and central authorities in both AU and NZ
Support on tax relevant matters regarding management and statutory reporting, identifying and sharing opportunities for improvement with Group Tax
Manage local Transfer Pricing documentation in liaison with Group Tax
Ensure correct application for and timely submission of forms to obtain tax treaty relief for Withholding Tax on Franchise Fee, Interest, Dividends and other relevant payments
Advise the local finance organisation on any relevant tax matters
Provide input to the relevant stakeholders, including Group Tax, on opportunities to optimise the existing IKEA Australia legal structure and business set-up and how to structure new investments
Lead in the implementation of changes to the structure or transactions
Ensure accurate and compliant output of automated tax relevant solutions
Handle tax audits, where relevant in cooperation with Group Tax
Ensure availability of books and records in accordance with local legal requirements
Ensure relevant tax competence, knowledge and awareness amongst team members and other relevant staff
Participate in local and/or global projects (providing relevant input)

Requirements:

Proven experience in managing country tax operations with at least 8 years in Tax, both in advisory and in-house roles
A degree in Tax Law, Tax Economics, Finance or an equivalent degree
High analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate tax risks, identify opportunities for improvement and enact action plans to achieve them
A strong collaborative approach working with stakeholders at all levels of the business, including Group Tax, Finance and Legal teams
Deep understanding of local tax regulations, compliance frameworks, and tax planning strategies
Excellent project management skills and the ability to implement tax strategies in a rapidly changing retail environment

What we offer:

5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
15% Co-worker discount
Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
Free Co-worker parking
Free benefits membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers)
Bonus programme (where eligible)
Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2025

Expiration:
June 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Tax Manager

IKEA

Location:Australia, Tempe

Category:Finance

Contract Type:Employment contract