Job Description
Location: Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, New Zealand
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
Are you passionate about tax, compliance, and making a real impact in a dynamic business? We’re looking for a skilled Tax Manager to join our Finance team to oversee day-to-day tax operations for DB Group. From income tax returns and indirect tax reviews to strategic advice and stakeholder engagement, this role is pivotal in keeping our tax affairs running smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Excise Duty - Own the excise tax processes and lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring business processes comply with excise and other legislative requirements.
Income Tax - Complete annual income tax returns, coordinate with advisors on provisional tax, and monitor imputation credit accounts.
Indirect tax - Facilitate the preparation and lodgement of other indirect tax returns including GST, FBT, NRWT, etc.
Support Research and Development tax credit claims by completing prelim work on projects that meet the criteria.
Lodgement of Wine Equalisation tax credits.
Collaborate on transfer pricing documentation and ensure international tax compliance.
Complete all tax accounting journals, tax balance sheet reconciliations, and internal control processes.
Interpret complex tax legislation and provide clear, actionable guidance to business stakeholders.
Maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities (IRD, Customs NZ) to ensure compliance and minimize audit risk.
Support the implementation of local and global tax projects and policies.
What You’ll Bring
Tertiary qualification in Accounting (BCom or BBS preferred).
5+ years’ experience in accounting and tax, ideally in large, complex organizations.
Strong understanding of ERP systems (preferably SAP) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.
Must have work rights in NZ
This is your chance to lead tax strategy in a high-impact role, working with top-tier advisors and stakeholders across the business!
When you join DB Breweries, you join the global HEINEKEN whānau, where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, contribute their ideas, learn, and grow as part of one of the largest beer and cider brewing companies in the world spanning 70 countries.
We believe diverse views make great brews, and the vibe in our team is very much reflected in our four values: PASSION for consumers and customers, CARE for people and planet, ENJOYMENT of life, and COURAGE to dream and pioneer. We offer a great range of employee benefits and positive culture which includes:
Free health, life and income protection insurances.
5% employer contribution to your KiwiSaver.
Free monthly allowance of beer, RTDs, cider or zero ******* beverages.
Up to 40% employee discount at Star Hospitality venues
‘Enjoyment of Life' leave (an extra day each year to do something you enjoy).
A range of other benefits including generous parental leave provisions, free confidential counselling support, digital wills, feminine hygiene products, retail discounts and more.
Free learning and wellbeing tools and leadership development programmes.
As a member of Mind The Gap, we’re committed to addressing gender pay gaps and we’ve also supported the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry.
Flexible work arrangements for roles that can be performed remotely including work-from-home up to two days each week.
Free parking.
Please note: We are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies for this role.
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
Are you passionate about tax, compliance, and making a real impact in a dynamic business? We’re looking for a skilled Tax Manager to join our Finance team to oversee day-to-day tax operations for DB Group. From income tax returns and indirect tax reviews to strategic advice and stakeholder engagement, this role is pivotal in keeping our tax affairs running smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Excise Duty - Own the excise tax processes and lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring business processes comply with excise and other legislative requirements.
Income Tax - Complete annual income tax returns, coordinate with advisors on provisional tax, and monitor imputation credit accounts.
Indirect tax - Facilitate the preparation and lodgement of other indirect tax returns including GST, FBT, NRWT, etc.
Support Research and Development tax credit claims by completing prelim work on projects that meet the criteria.
Lodgement of Wine Equalisation tax credits.
Collaborate on transfer pricing documentation and ensure international tax compliance.
Complete all tax accounting journals, tax balance sheet reconciliations, and internal control processes.
Interpret complex tax legislation and provide clear, actionable guidance to business stakeholders.
Maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities (IRD, Customs NZ) to ensure compliance and minimize audit risk.
Support the implementation of local and global tax projects and policies.
What You’ll Bring
Tertiary qualification in Accounting (BCom or BBS preferred).
5+ years’ experience in accounting and tax, ideally in large, complex organizations.
Strong understanding of ERP systems (preferably SAP) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.
Must have work rights in NZ
This is your chance to lead tax strategy in a high-impact role, working with top-tier advisors and stakeholders across the business!
When you join DB Breweries, you join the global HEINEKEN whānau, where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, contribute their ideas, learn, and grow as part of one of the largest beer and cider brewing companies in the world spanning 70 countries.
We believe diverse views make great brews, and the vibe in our team is very much reflected in our four values: PASSION for consumers and customers, CARE for people and planet, ENJOYMENT of life, and COURAGE to dream and pioneer. We offer a great range of employee benefits and positive culture which includes:
Free health, life and income protection insurances.
5% employer contribution to your KiwiSaver.
Free monthly allowance of beer, RTDs, cider or zero ******* beverages.
Up to 40% employee discount at Star Hospitality venues
‘Enjoyment of Life' leave (an extra day each year to do something you enjoy).
A range of other benefits including generous parental leave provisions, free confidential counselling support, digital wills, feminine hygiene products, retail discounts and more.
Free learning and wellbeing tools and leadership development programmes.
As a member of Mind The Gap, we’re committed to addressing gender pay gaps and we’ve also supported the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry.
Flexible work arrangements for roles that can be performed remotely including work-from-home up to two days each week.
Free parking.
Please note: We are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies for this role.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Tax Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Customer Care sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Customer Care is a plus.
