Company Description
Are you ready to be a big part of something big?
CAR Group has been driving innovation and growth since the 1990s. Collectively, our world leading marketplaces bring together deep expertise powered by the best people, data, and technology across Oceania, Asia and The Americas.
We deliver world leading technology and advertising solutions designed to make buying and selling a great experience and are the parent company of wholly owned digital marketplaces in Australia (carsales), South Korea (Encar), the United States (Trader Interactive) and Chile (chileautos), in addition to being a majority shareholder of webmotors in Brazil.
With a vision to be the global leader in online vehicle marketplaces. We transform how people buy and sell across the globe. We discover new ideas and make them happen. We continue to grow, and we continue to evolve – and we aren’t afraid to make big bets.
When it comes to your career, we want to provide big opportunities to help you make a big impact. But for this to be possible, we strive to feel small. Small enough to quickly change tact, small enough to learn from different departments and small enough to connect authentically with leadership.
We embrace a hybrid way of working – mixing working from home with the energy and connection that comes from being together in the office. We champion flexibility and have many policies, procedures and leave options to support flexible work.
Please note this is a 12-month fixed term contract.
What’s on offer
- The opportunity to work in a global role and make real, significant impact across all our international marketplaces.
- A place where you can move your career forward and where you’ll be continuously backed to make new ideas happen.
- The support of a highly engaged, high-performing team.
- We’re proud to be recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ by Great Place to Work®, a Family Friendly Workplace, a WORK180 endorsed employer for women and WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Job Description
What You'll Do
Joining as the Tax Manager you will be a key member of our tax team and part of our integral team of tax professionals who roll up their sleeves and support the global CAR Group business in the following areas:
- Ensuring tax compliance across our global group of companies (tax effect accounting, financial reporting, income tax, FBT and BAS reviews) is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensuring internal tax reporting is completed monthly.
- Undertaking regular risk reviews to ascertain that business positions taken are consistent with the group tax risk framework.
- Research and draft tax papers to support tax positions taken by the business.
- Support the business as a trusted tax adviser to ensure tax risks are appropriately identified and managed.
- Assist with the execution of tax projects, automation, tax transparency initiatives and M&A activities.
- Maintain tax governance processes, procedures and controls.
Qualifications
What are we looking for?
If you’re an established Big 4 or mid-tier Junior Manager (or on the cusp of) looking to gain some vital industry experience, or an industry tax professional looking to make your next move, this role could be perfect for you.
- Ability to interpret and apply tax legislation, exercise judgement on technical matters and liaise with external tax advisors.
- Ability to work collaboratively across different parts of the business to provide timely advice and gain input and buy-in into tax initiatives.
- Knowledge of accounting requirements and ability to think outside the box to find practical solutions.
- CA, CPA or CTA qualified.
- Strong commercial sense and willingness to step outside of the tax area when warranted.
- Experience with OneSource.
Additional Information
A few other things we want to let you know about...
- CAR Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage everyone of all ages, genders and backgrounds to apply. If you’re a candidate with a disability or you need some adjustments to be at your best, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.
- We know how important keeping that balance between work/life is and have a range of flexible working options on offer, including part time work. We are open to this conversation during our recruitment process - if you want to know more just ask.
- We are a proud Circle Back Initiative Employer which means we are committed to responding to every job applicant.
- Successful candidates joining the CAR Group are required to undergo a National Police Record check and must have full-time Australian working rights on an ongoing basis.
So come and join our team - because every role is a big role in our plans to go big.
