Corporate Tax Manager

As a Corporate Tax Manager at TAL, your primary responsibilities include managing the company’s corporate taxes to ensure compliance with all income and indirect tax laws, providing clear tax advice on various matters, and managing tax risk across the group. You'll foster relationships with diverse business units, guiding them with your expertise to make informed commercial decisions.

To qualify for the Corporate Tax Manager position at TAL, you should have extensive knowledge and practical experience applying Australia's Corporate and Indirect Tax laws, particularly for financial services. A qualification in Tax or Tax law is essential, along with a strong desire to collaborate with management and provide compliant solutions.

At TAL, we are committed to fostering a culture of learning and professional development. As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will have access to exclusive learning opportunities, mentorship from experienced leaders, and diverse roles that will enable you to grow within our organization. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every team member has the resources they need to thrive in their career.

A successful Corporate Tax Manager at TAL should possess strong analytical skills, an in-depth understanding of tax laws and compliance, and the ability to translate complex tax regulations into practical processes. Good communication and relationship-building skills are essential to provide confident advice to stakeholders and manage tax-related challenges effectively.

Working as a Corporate Tax Manager at TAL offers you unique benefits such as a supportive work environment, flexible work options, and the opportunity to be part of a leading life insurer in Australia. You will also participate in crucial financial projects that directly impact our customers' lives, truly making a difference while advancing your professional career.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples of your experience with Corporate Tax laws. Share how you’ve applied these laws to real-world situations, especially in financial services, and elaborate on any successful projects or outcomes that emerged from your expertise.

Discuss your methodical approach to tax compliance, emphasizing your attention to detail and organizational skills. Mention how you assess risk and how you implement controls to mitigate potential tax risks, showcasing any relevant experiences you've had in previous roles.

Use this question to provide a specific case where your tax advice led to a pivotal business decision. Highlight your analytical skills and how your input helped the business navigate a complex tax challenge or capitalize on a financial opportunity.

In your response, emphasize your ability to simplify complex tax concepts into clear, understandable language. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully educated stakeholders or management about tax implications in the past, ensuring they understand the relevance to their decisions.

Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning by discussing the resources you use to stay updated on tax law changes, such as subscriptions to tax journals, participation in relevant conferences, or networking with professionals in the field. Mention any specific examples of recent law changes you’ve adapted to in your work.

Share your time management strategies and how you prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Discuss how you plan for busy periods in advance and ensure clear communication with your team to effectively distribute responsibilities.

Talk about your diplomatic skills and how you foster an open dialogue within your team. Explain how you encourage everyone to present their viewpoints and how you strive for consensus by weighing options and backing your decisions with data.

Illustrate your mentoring philosophy, highlighting how you share your knowledge and experience with junior staff. Discuss how you provide constructive feedback, create opportunities for learning, and encourage their professional development while fostering a supportive environment.

Discuss current trends, regulatory changes, or economic factors influencing the financial services industry. Providing your insights reflects your awareness of the sector's dynamics and your readiness to address the challenges for TAL.

This is your chance to express your enthusiasm for TAL's mission and your alignment with its values. Discuss what excites you about being a part of TAL’s team, such as the company’s commitment to innovation and inclusivity in the financial services field.