Senior Associate – UK & Europe Tax bei National Australia Bank

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Purpose

• To carry out activities to assist in managing the tax compliance & reporting for NAB’s UK and Europe operations.

• To assist in the preparation of compliant tax returns and financial reporting within relevant timeframes and lodgement dates.

• To assist in managing tax risks in accordance with NAB’s Group Tax Policy and overall Risk Management Framework.

• Support the Manager – UK & Europe Tax  in developing a culture of continuous improvement within Group Tax.

Capabilities, Experience & Qualification Requirements

Essential capabilities

• Digital Innovator - actively challenge the status quo, embrace new tools and technologies and apply them to finance processes

• Strong process improvement capability in driving successful implementation of process re-engineering initiatives

• Risk Management – Implement change whilst maintaining effective controls and governance

• Effective  communication and presentation skills

• Problem solving skills - can apply sound logic to break down problems and recommend solutions

• Personal development – foster and take advantage of continuous learning opportunities

Skills

• Strong analytical skills - ability to use Microsoft tool suite to analyse complex financial and non financial structures/data and apply sound and logical thinking.

• Effective interpersonal skills – growth mindset, highly motivated, ability to manage tight deadlines and conflicting priorities.

• Strong communication skills – ability to work collaboratively and presenting outcomes in a clear and concise manner.

Experience

• 4+ years experience in corporate and/or VAT tax compliance and reporting processes.

• Strong tax technical skills with experience in how this translates to compliance and reporting outcomes.

• Financial Services industry experience preferred but not essential.

• Experience with compliance and risk  management frameworks preferred.

Qualification Requirements

• Undergraduate qualification (Law, Financial or Commercial preferred)

• Professional accounting qualifications (or in final stages of completion)

Key Accountabilities

• Preparation of tax return and  tax financial reporting disclosures.

• Effective identification of any issues, and/or escalations pertaining to those activities, through to resolution;

• Manage and operate tax controls in line with policy requirements;

• Continual assessment of processes, outputs and controls to help progress the team toward best practice operational excellence

Key Stakeholders

The role will involve liaising with a number of key stakeholders including:

• NAB Australia - Heads of Tax/ Group Tax

• HMRC;

• UK Finance;

• Business Partners;

• External tax advisers

Key Performance Indicators

• Contribution to meeting of all external tax compliance & reporting obligations within due dates;

• Contribution to improvements and enhancements identified and implemented to achieve process improvements while adherence to strong risk culture;

Key Decisions

Support the Manager – UK and Europe Tax n discharging the requirements of the Group Tax Policy as it relates to NAB UK and NAB Europe.

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