Permanent | Hybrid Working | Sydney, Australia

• Join Danone, a global leader in health-focused food and specialised nutrition
• Lead tax compliance, reporting, planning and governance across Australia and New Zealand
• Competitive salary and strong exposure to regional and global stakeholders

 ABOUT THE ROLE

Danone is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Tax Manager - Oceania to join our Danone Business Services (DBS) team based in Sydney.

Reporting directly to the DBS Asia Pacific Tax Director, this role is accountable for all tax matters across Danone's Oceania Nutricia entities in Australia and New Zealand. As an individual contributor, you will lead tax compliance, reporting, transfer pricing activities, audit management, tax governance and planning initiatives while partnering with both local and global stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled tax professional to influence business outcomes, drive compliance excellence, and support strategic tax initiatives across the Oceania region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Tax Compliance and Tax Reporting

• Lead, execute and monitor external tax compliance and tax reporting for the dedicated CBUs in Oceania, including but not limited to recurring and ad hoc tax filing and operational tasks, tax payment and refund application, tax preferential treatment application, etc.
• Execute and monitor internal tax reporting, forecast and analysis, as well as tax provision for the dedicated CBUs in Oceania

Tax Planning and Projects

• Provide tax advisory to the dedicated CBUs in Oceania (Australia and New Zealand)
• Lead the tax planning projects and manage tax risks properly in Oceania
• Execute global and regional tax projects implementation in Oceania, when needed
• Play a key role to propose and execute actions to simplify the local operation

Transfer Pricing (TP) Reporting and Planning

• Manage routine TP documentation and TP projects for the dedicated CBUs in Oceania
• Execute the TP review with Corporate based on the global schedule for the dedicated CBUs

Tax Audit/Litigation

• Maintain relationship with tax authorities / related government bodies
• Lead and manage the local tax audit and tax litigation activities in Oceania

Internal Control / Learning

• Prepare and refresh tax position papers, SOPs for the geo tax processes
• Execute the updated Danone internal control procedures (Dango) and ensure the tax governance and control in place
• Support DBS Learning & Sharing in tax session

Business Continuity & Capability Building

• Build up good quality of back-up mechanism for Oceania tax (including documentation, procedures, SOPs, system access, etc.)

You are a highly capable tax professional with strong technical expertise, commercial acumen and the ability to build effective relationships across a complex stakeholder environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, Commerce or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years' experience in corporate tax
• Previous experience within a Big 4 accounting firm
• In-house commercial tax experience within a multinational organisation
• CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• Strong understanding of tax compliance, reporting, tax governance and transfer pricing
• Knowledge of SAP and strong accounting fundamentals (preferred)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure

WE OFFER

At Danone, purpose and performance go hand in hand. We're committed to creating an environment where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do meaningful work while growing their careers.

What you can expect

• A high-performing and collaborative culture where your contribution makes a genuine impact
• Flexible ways of working that support work-life balance, including our Friday 3 PM finish
• An inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic self to work
• Ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities tailored to your aspirations
• Exposure to regional and global stakeholders within a purpose-driven organisation

Competitive total rewards

• Health, life and salary continuance insurance benefits
• 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Access to our Employee Share Subscription Plan after one year of service
• Annual salary reviews and performance-based incentives
• A comprehensive employee benefits program designed to support your wellbeing and financial security

HOW TO APPLY

If this role excites you and you’re ready to make an impact, click Apply and submit your CV.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.