Senior Tax Consultant

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Job type

Full-time
 
Location
Auckland City, Auckland
 
Full job description
Do you believe in finding a career where you can truly make a difference and shape a better future?

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

It's finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live. Encompassing our ambition of helping a billion people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. And to get there, we need ambitious people who believe in playing an important part in shaping that future. People seeking unmatched career and personal growth opportunities, driven to work with, and learn from some of the most inspiring and supportive leaders in the business.

Sound like you? Then read on.
The opportunity:
As a Senior Tax Consultant, you’ll play a key role in keeping our financials sharp, our compliance tight, and our advice top-notch.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Tax Consultant to support the organisation in meeting all tax-related legal and accounting obligations. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and filing tax returns, calculating payments, and ensuring the accuracy of tax-related financial information. You will provide timely and reliable tax advice to business units, support financial reporting, and help manage the Group’s relationship with Inland Revenue.
You will also contribute to process improvements, identify tax risks, and ensure compliance with internal policies and best practice. Success in this role will be reflected in minimal tax compliance issues, strong financial integrity, and effective support across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
Drive the tax return process for AIA NZ Group and related entities.
Calculate tax payments and ensure they are accurate and on time.
Dive into financial reporting, variance analysis, and reconciliations.
Be the go-to for smart, timely tax advice across the business.
Spot risks, streamline processes, and bring automation ideas to life.
Build strong relationships with Inland Revenue and internal teams.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
3–5 years of tax experience (in-house or professional services).
A degree in BCom, BMS, LLB or equivalent.
CA or legal qualification (or working towards it).
Up-to-date tax knowledge and sharp analytical skills.
A curious mind, great judgment, and a knack for solving problems.
Advanced Excel wizardry, SAP GL know-how, and TaxLab experience = big plus!
Why choose AIA?
At AIA, we believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better'. We do this by offering:
Opportunities to grow within the business through internal mobility
Competitive employee benefits that include insurances, an Employee Share Purchase Scheme and an extra day of leave each quarter to recharge
Membership to AIA Vitality, our science-backed health and wellbeing programme that provides the guidance, tools, and rewards to get more out of life and start thriving. AIA Vitality partners include Airpoints™, Woolworths, MoleMap, endota, Les Mills, Samsung, Garmin and many more!
A supportive and inclusive workplace
Flexible working arrangements.
If you believe you can help guide us towards a better tomorrow, apply now!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. AIA NZ values diversity in the workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles. If there's anything we may need to consider to support you with our recruitment process, please email
nz.talentacquisition@aia.com
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