Add expected salary to your profile for insightsOn any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Many of our brands are well-known, household staples and old-time favourites including Dove, Rexona, Lynx, Vaseline, OMO/Persil, Surf, TRESemmé, Continental, Ben & Jerry's and Streets.We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world's first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap more than 100 years ago, and it's at the heart of how we run our company today. In 2022 Unilever Australia & New Zealand became a Certified B Corporation (B Corp), joining a growing network of organisations committed to galvanising a stronger, more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy for all.A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There's no better time to join our team!Job SummaryThe Head of Tax ANZ is responsible for all tax matters in the country/MCO under the accountability of the tax director. Tax matters include meeting all statutory obligations for all taxes on time in all countries, meeting all (group) reporting obligations and implementing local, regional and global (tax planning) initiatives in line with Global policy, instructions and guidelines, in order to realize a Competitive Effective Tax Rate (ETR) and optimising Unilever's indirect tax position.The Head of Tax ANZ is a member of the MCO/cluster tax operations team reporting to its Tax Director and supports the finance team of its country.Role Responsibilities:The Head of Tax ANZ has the following areas of responsibility:Provide business (decision) support from tax perspectiveSupervise tax return & compliance for Corporate Income Tax, Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) and GSTSupport tax Director in planning and lobbyingRisk management and reportingPeople management and budget controlThe Head of Tax ANZ advises the business on the tax impacts – across the entire range of applicable taxes – of business decisions and day to day actions. The Head of Tax ANZ represents tax in the country/MCO finance function, building relationships with key stakeholders in the business and in finance. Executes projects concerning tax planning and takes initiatives for new innovative projects in the countries, in line with Global policy and specified project goals, in order to realize their timely realisation.Tax return & compliance for income tax, FBT and GSTThe Head of Tax ANZ is responsible for supervising the teams in Shared Service Hub (Uniops Team) and Outsourced Service Providers (OSP) – for the delivery of tax compliance and tax reporting in line with Global policy, in order to contribute to achieve timely, correct and complete reporting and compliance. This includes, but is not limited to, design of the compliance processes for the taxes within their responsibility, guidelines for book to tax reconciliation, setting the compliance agenda and deadlines, advising on systems requirements regarding ERP and financial consolidation software, reviewing tax returns prepared by UniOps and OSP as well as soliciting external advice where needed.Support the Tax Director in planning and lobbyingThe Head of Tax ANZ owns in conjunction with the Tax Director the Finflex process (for all taxes) for the country/countries of responsibility. This includes activities like identifying, collecting and consolidating relevant (financial) information, agreeing projects and milestones, and tracking and reporting progress on those milestones. Together with the director, the manager also maintains contacts with the government as well as business and industry associations.Audit & controversySupported by Tax Director, the Head of Tax ANZ is responsible for country tax audits and internal compliance reviews. This includes managing the relationship with the tax authorities, informing stakeholders on emerging issues and developments therein as well as developing – in conjunction with Tax Director – the audit strategy as well as the trade-off between settlement and litigation.People management and budgetThe Head of Tax ANZ is responsible for their direct report. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to training, development, and coaching. The Head of Tax ANZ is also responsible for meeting the budget of his country of responsibility.Does this sound like you?ANZ Tax systems.Direct and Indirect Tax Compliance.International Taxation.Tax Accounting and tax controversy management.Project management and business intimacy experience.Combined Assurance Program, Advanced Pricing Arrangement (APA) and M&A transactions experience desired.What awaits you at Unilever?The core of Unilever's culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact Rachel Kok at or to is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Maori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr