Senior Tax Accountant

at  Link Group

OVERVIEW

We are looking for an enthusiastic and results driven professional to deliver taxation services to clients of MUFG, to ensure our processes and systems are compliant and to mitigate the tax risks of MUFG.
Reporting to the National Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the tax services delivered to our clients are complete, accurate and on time. The role covers a range tax services predominately for superannuation funds. With a sound background and understanding of tax compliance and tax advisory for superannuation funds, this is an integral role within the organisation. This role is part of the broader MUFG Client Taxation and ATO Reporting team.

EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• 2-3 years of prior tax experience preferred.
• A solid understanding of tax law, superannuation legislation and compliance & regulatory issues
• A background and understanding of tax operations as they apply to superannuation fund desirable
• Previous experience in custody desirable
• Motivated, ‘hands-on’ person with initiative, an inquisitive mind and a willingness to deal with any number of tasks which need attention
• Good interpersonal and communication skills as a large portion of the role involves interaction with both internal and external parties
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to work as a part of a team
• High attention to detail
• Able to work with conflicting deadlines
• Competent Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word user and ability to learn new software quickly
• CA/CPA qualified/close to completion, and registered tax agent desirable
  MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly.
  Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.
  A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.
  Our MUFG Retirement Solutions division combines its proprietary technology, process and people to deliver a comprehensive financial data solution to its superannuation clients. We support clients across all superannuation fund sectors including government, industry, retail and corporate.
  By accompanying our core member and employer administration with a full range of value-added services, we offer the most comprehensive superannuation administration solution on the market. The scale, adaptability and ease of use of our proprietary systems, in conjunction with our integrated analytics offering, allow us to innovate and grow with the needs of our clients.
  MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.
  We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.
  We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.
  Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment

• Ensuring the business rules with our systems and processes are up to date.
• Work with the Tax Manager to identify, test and implement regulations and legislative changes impacting the fund administration business
• Work with the Tax Manager to draft and maintain MUFG Tax policies
• Assisting the Tax Manager on special projects including tendering for prospective client and on-boarding new clients
• Work with the Tax Manager to provide tax technical advice to the broader Client Taxation & ATO Reporting team, finance, business units and support units.
• Preparing annual tax returns and coordinating tax payments for super funds
• Preparing and logging activity statements for super funds
• Preparing annual tax provision calculations and tax notes used for the financial statements of super funds
• Preparing quarterly and annual tax provision true-up calculations of super funds at the option level
• Calculating and monitoring the effective tax rates (ETRs) of super funds at the option level
• Support the Tax Manager attending to ATO queries and audits/reviews of clients
• Maintaining internal tax models which are used to prepare the tax calculations of the super funds
• Preparing process documentation, process maps, standardising processes to create efficiencies, etc. as required
• To positively contribute to the morale and engagement of the Tax & ATO Reporting team and to exhibit role model behaviour in this respect
• To escalate issue, concerns and opportunities arising from the above to the reporting manager
• Interaction with external tax advisors, clients and other stakeholders
• Support the tax team to roll out training and implementation of tax related changes to the Operation team
• Involvement in tax related projects that require the candidate to work to deadlines and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
  The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.