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Job ID: 279725
Publicatiedatum: 21/02/2025
Our team within IKEA
At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.
We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.
What you need to know
Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:• 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)
• This role is Permanent, Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight.
• The internal job title for this role is Tax Manager.
• This role will require you to work from Service Office in Tempe, NSW.
About this work area
As Tax Manager your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:• 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)
As Tax Manager you have:
• 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.
We need people like you
At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!