Senior Tax Manager - Sydney, Australia - Cognizant

    Cognizant
    Cognizant Sydney, Australia

    Found in: Talent AU C2 - 1 week ago

    Cognizant background
    Full time
    Description

    As a Senior Tax Manager your role will involve ensuring tax compliance, optimizing tax strategies, and supporting our global operations. You will be encouraged, supported and rewarded for doing what is right for the long-term success of the customer and business.

    In your first few weeks in this Senior Tax Manager role, you can expect to:

  • Monitor and manage tax compliance across Australia and New Zealand and potentially a few other APAC jurisdictions
  • Assist and lead tax audits and inquiries in collaboration with our Regional Head of APAC Tax
  • Identify and mitigate tax risks associated with international operations.
  • Assist in due diligence and post-acquisition integrations of target M&A activities
  • Monitor the tax compliance calendar to meet deadlines.
  • Prepare and review accurate tax filings and reports in a timely manner.
  • Perform periodic financial reconciliations and review tax accounting
  • Provide tax advice to internal stakeholders by providing tax inputs during proposal and contract reviews, proactively monitoring legislative changes, identifying and recommending process improvement strategies.
  • To apply for this Senior Tax Manager role, your soft skills, expertise and experience should include:

  • Bachelor's or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, corporate taxes or related field.
  • CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
  • Experience in corporate tax compliance management in a multinational corporation or an accounting firm
  • Familiarity with Australia and New Zealand tax regulations
  • Knowledge of international tax principles, tax treaty interpretation and application to cross border transactions.
  • Hands-on experience in an ERP based reporting environment will be an advantage
  • MS Office skills and demonstrated ability to manipulate large, complex data sets.
  • Strong communication skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a global team.
  • Benefits

    Joining Cognizant will give you the opportunity to learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry, while having your finger on the pulse of emerging industry trends and working on the cutting edge of technology in your field of expertise.

    We recognize that our people perform at their best when they feel valued as significant contributors and that is why at Cognizant, taking care of our employees is a priority:

  • You can pursue innovative career tracks and opportunities here
  • You can enhance your professional development through education and dedicated training
  • We'll give you the skills you need to keep pace with the changing workplace while our compensation, benefits and wellness packages help you stay healthy and plan for the future.
  • Please reach out to our friendly and welcoming team today to apply and register your interest for this full-time hybrid Senior Tax Manager position.

    At Cognizant, we engineer modern businesses to improve everyday life because we're dedicated to making a lasting impact. Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at or @cognizant.

    Employee Status : Full Time Employee

    Shift : Day Job

    Travel : No

    Job Posting : Mar