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Are you ready to unlock your true potential?

Potential. At Nexia Australia, we don’t just talk about it. We nurture it. Cultivate it. Unlock it. We bring it to life, not just for you, but with you. That’s the promise we make to our clients, and it’s the same promise we make to our people. We do this because we believe in pushing the boundaries of personal potential and helping our people leave their mark on the world.
  
While we’re in the business of accountancy and advice, we’re actually in the business of people—because we believe that when great people are aligned, great things happen. We are incredibly proud of our ethical, values-based culture – which prioritises our values over profit margins to make a positive impact.
  
Current opportunity
  
A rare opportunity exists for you to join a successful and growing network as National Tax Director. With offices in every mainland state and territory in Australia, we welcome applicants from all locations, on either a part-time or full-time basis.
  
Reporting to the National Chair and supporting the National Tax Committee, you will be responsible for driving and supporting Nexia Australia’s Tax Consulting capabilities. Ensuring that all Nexia Australia firms, including their people and clients, remain at the forefront of emerging tax issues and overseeing quality to ensure tax risks are managed effectively.
  
The role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Tax professional seeking a new challenge. The role encompasses a broad range of activities, including:

• driving the network's tax agenda and strategy, including overseeing and coordinating relevant tasks to do so (such as subscriptions/memberships).
• overseeing, driving and/or developing quality control policies or initiatives to manage tax risk, governance, and compliance across all local firms. Aligning with network objectives and requirements.
• developing and driving the national tax advisory peer review process.
• providing tax technical support for significant advice engagements and proposals by local Nexia Australia firms.
• keeping all Nexia Australia firms informed of tax law changes, proposed reforms, and the practical consequences for clients.
• writing and distributing informative Tax content, including technical articles for the practitioner market, client updates and any other relevant initiatives.
• preparing and delivering effective tax presentations/training sessions (both in-person and online) for staff and clients across Australia.
• mentoring staff across Australia to develop their advisory and consulting abilities.
• building and maintaining key professional relationships with industry bodies such as ATO, CAANZ and Tax Institute Australia
• preparing submissions on proposed tax changes that may have a significant impact on clients of the firms.
• building and maintaining contacts with media and tax publishers. Providing media commentary when relevant.
• acting as a professional internal advisor, role model, and point of contact for any relevant tax matters.

About you
To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum of 8 years of tax experience, preferably within a professional services environment. As an experienced tax advisor, you will have:  

• high level of tax technical knowledge (preferably across both SME and corporate tax).
• capability to research, interpret and apply tax legislation, including the ability to apply it to various client and industry sector circumstances.
• ability to prepare and deliver effective tax presentations to Nexia Australia firms and their clients.
• ability to communicate easily and build a rapport with all Partners, Directors and staff at different levels across the network.

In addition to the above experience, you will:

• have strong communication skills to express thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, and an ability to challenge ideas respectfully and diplomatically.
• have proven experience in people management and cross-functional collaboration.
• be an excellent networker with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• be proactive with a high attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and consistency.
• have the ability to understand strategic business needs, develop corresponding analysis and recommend actions.
• have a high level of initiative, motivation and drive to achieve.
• have the ability to work under pressure, manage time and workflow effectively, and deliver within tight timeframes.
• have the ability to remain on brief and adhere to strategic direction.
• have a genuinely collaborative, team player orientation.
• be a positive-minded person with a focus on adding value to the Nexia network, including all local firms.

Life at Nexia
  
Despite being part of a global network of over 600 offices across more than 120 countries, including offices in every mainland state and territory in Australia, with Nexia you’re more than just another face. You are part of a community - one that works and socialises together.
  
We strive to give you the right tools, high-quality training, and solid support to propel both your career and personal life. Here are just a few ways that we support your career -

• Flexible working arrangements + health and wellbeing benefits – mental and physical wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and more.
• National and international career development, training and networking opportunities
• An Australian-wide, high-value, benefits package with multiple elements that support your personal well-being and professional growth.
• National and global secondment programs and client-side placement opportunities
• High-quality and diverse clients

To find out more about working with Nexia Australia, we encourage you to visit nexia.com.au
  
Apply now
  
If you are looking for a new challenge, and this sounds like what you're looking for - this role might just be the perfect fit for you.
  
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, and we warmly encourage applications from all individuals who wish to apply. 
  
All applications in confidence.

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