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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | GENERAL INSURANCE INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Taxation Accountant |
| Position Code: | 2375 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Providing advice on taxation issues relating to specific business units and ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations. |
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Reports To
Corporate Taxation Manager, Financial Controller, Chief Accountant. |
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Supervises
Typically no supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Providing taxation advice to the Financial Controller and Business Unit Managers concerning the impact of new or proposed legislation, decisions, regulations and rulings in tax and related areas.
Providing research assistance and drafting advice notes and related correspondence for the Corporate Taxation Manager on day-to-day issues.
Participating in planning activities to optimise tax costs - consistent with overall corporate objectives.
Liaising with the Australian Taxation Office in relation to tax issues, audits, and reviewing assessments.
Ensuring that all required taxation returns are prepared in compliance with various tax regulations and ready for approval by the Corporate Taxation Manager.
Assisting with formulating, implementing and maintaining tax procedures and policies which includes the training of employees in correct methods of allocating costs such as travelling and entertainment.
Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the relevant tax laws and regulations and ensuring compliance by the organisation.
Reviewing tax accounting information regularly - at least six-monthly.
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Key Skills
Thorough knowledge of relevant Tax Assessment Act and associated legislation.
Initiative planning and decision making.
Business Awareness.
Communication, analytical and computer skills.
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Internal Contacts
Internal Audit, Line Managers, Finance & Administration Staff. |
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External Contacts
Australian Taxation Office, Taxation and Legal Advisors. |
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Typical Experience
Will have 3 - 5 years of general accounting experience coupled with both a good knowledge of taxation law and relevant tertiary qualifications - usually in Accounting, Commerce or Law. |
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Other Comments
Alternative Title: Taxation Officer. |
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