General Manager - Tax - 12 Month Fixed term

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Our Why
Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people's lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow.

About The Role (your Why)
Step into a high-impact leadership role where strategy meets innovation. As General Manager - Tax, you'll be the trusted right hand to the Head of Group Tax, driving forward-thinking tax strategies that shape Datacom's financial future. This is more than a compliance role - it's your opportunity to influence performance at a company-wide level by aligning tax insights with bold business decisions. You'll lead and elevate daily tax operations while collaborating with passionate colleagues to streamline processes and unlock new value across the business. If you're looking to make a measurable impact in a fast-moving, tech-driven environment - we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Bring

• Deep and broad understanding of the business and technology strategies in which the organisation operates.
• Extensive knowledge of strategy development and implementation principles.
• Strong strategic background, with an ability to grasp the big picture.
• Knowledge of financial management practices.
• 7+ years of finance experience in a corporate environment.
• 4+ years of demonstrated experience in a senior tax role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing people, financial management, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Managing the direct (corporate income tax) and indirect (e.g., FBT, Payroll, GST, WHT) tax matters for the group, as required.
• Issuing the required documentation for tax payments and returns as well as approving and lodging tax returns.
• Advising the broader leadership team on tax exposure and the impact from asset disposals, structural business changes, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Analysing and identifying areas to reduce tax exposure and recommending tax strategies that align with business goals.
• Liaising with the Taxation Authorities including the Australian Taxation Office, auditors, regulatory bodies, and outsource providers as required.
• Understanding legislative taxation changes.
• Contributing to the development, management, implementation, and evaluation of systems, projects, services, staff, and budgets to meet Datacom requirements.
• Collaborating with the Head of Group Tax to address complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the business.

Why Join Us at Datacom?
Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest providers of IT professional services. We maintain a dynamic, agile, small-business feel that is often lost in larger organizations of our size. Our people give Datacom its unique culture and energy, evident from the moment you meet us.
We care about our people and offer perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote work, flexible hours, and professional development courses. You'll have opportunities to learn, develop your career, connect, and bring your true self to work. Your contributions will be recognized and valued in a collegial, flat-structured environment.
We operate at the forefront of technology, helping Australia's and New Zealand's largest enterprises explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, ensuring you face interesting new challenges and opportunities.
We aim to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone, committed to creating a fun, friendly, and supportive environment.