Tax Manager - Europe, Wigan, Lancashire, to £75k + car + bonus

TAX MANAGER - EUROPE

Based In Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire
Circa £75,000 + Car / Car allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Established for over 140 years Orica is the world's largest provider of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems to the mining, quarrying , oil and gas and construction markets, a leading supplier of sodium cyanide for gold extraction and a specialist provider of ground support services in mining and tunnelling.

It is truly an international business, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX:ORI), operating in over 100 countries and at the very heart of its success employs a work force of 11,500 employees.

The European headquarters are based in Appley Bridge on the outskirts of Wigan. We are looking to complement our talented and dynamic executive team by appointing the role of Tax Manager to take the lead on all of our European tax requirements. Reporting into the global tax team in Australia, we are seeking an individual who has the experience and drive to create a best in class tax service to the European operations. In addition, you will challenge and improve current systems and procedures whilst making a considerable contribution in Orica's change and business plans to remain at the forefront of its sector.

The role:
* Ensures regional compliance to Orica's Tax Standard, Tax Procedures and Tax Guidelines.
* In conjunction with the global tax team based in Melbourne, develop and implement the tax strategy for the
region.
* Recommend tax planning opportunities in the region, including restructuring of affairs to ensure legislative
compliance and compliance with the Tax Standard.
* Manage all tax audits and disputes in the region. Identify risk areas and proactively manage the issues to
mitigate risks.
* Provide clear tax advice on all structuring, acquisition and divestment activities in region.
* Ensure the tax obligations and tax laws in all countries in region are complied with for direct and indirect taxes
* Direct accountability for income taxes and provide a governance role and oversight in relation to indirect taxes.
* Manage the Europe transfer pricing program for documentation and strategy. Provide advice in region on
cross border transactions.
* Manage the relationship with Revenue authorities and external advisors for Europe.
* Demonstrate continuous improvement in the tax compliance and tax reporting functions.

The role will be diverse and challenging and will require a results driven self-starter that can work with and influence senior colleagues on a local, European and international basis. Ideally you will be a qualified ACA or CTA experienced tax professional with 7 - 10+ years experience and already working in a similar environment with a strong knowledge of European tax regimes. The ideal candidate will have experience across corporate tax, transfer pricing, VAT and IFRS tax effect accounting principles.


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