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Form of workESSSuper is one of Australia's biggest super funds with more than 128,000 members holding over $34 billion in defined benefit and accumulation assets (as at 30 June 2022).
We're proud to be the dedicated, not-for-profit super fund serving Victorian emergency services and state employees. Over 57,000 people receive a retirement pension or income stream from us, making ESSSuper the second biggest payroll in Victoria.
Our mission is to assist members in achieving their superannuation and retirement goals, while meeting stakeholder responsibilities.
About the position
As the Head of Taxation you will work alongside our suppliers, finance and investment teams to ensure we meet our tax obligations and tax is manage managed across ESS Super’s schemes. Reporting to the CFO this role owns day to day operational management of all taxation matters and providing advice for the scheme and member tax. This is a newly created role where the Head of Taxation will have the opportunity to uplift our tax capabilities, implement and create efficiencies in the management of Taxation matters.
Responsibilities;
- Tax compliance oversight, reviewing and assisting in the preparation tax returns and payments
- Develop and maintain internal and external relationships including regulators such as the ATO
- Enhance and update ESSSupers tax policies and governance frameworks
- Role model ESS Supers purpose and values
- Proactively identify opportunities in how we manage tax matters
What we’re looking for
The successful candidate for this role will have;
- Significant experience providing taxation advice ideally to a superannuation fund or within financial services
- Significant experience with tax governance and related policies
- Demonstrated people leadership experience
- Strong relationship and communications skills to partner stakeholders and regulatory bodies
- A proactive and collaborative approach
- Commercial and contract management experience
- CPA/CA qualified
IMPACT - Our work has meaning, we serve the people who serve the community. We are passionate about serving our members and supporting them in getting the best possible superannuation and retirement outcomes.
DEVELOPMENT - We foster achievement through the development of our people. Focusing on building expertise and agility creates professional growth opportunities for our people and ensures that we are equipped to rise to the challenges of the future.
FLEXIBILITY – Our benefits and work practices promote the health and wellbeing of our people. We value a supportive and inclusive environment.
RELATIONSHIPS - Being part a small organisation within a dynamic sector draws people to ESSSuper, the supportive work environment keeps them here. We build strong relationships and collaborate to continually strengthen the experience of our members.
ESSSuper is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability.
