Your core focus will be to support the Head of Indirect Taxes with the management of the global indirect tax function. You will help to drive a high performance indirect compliance function, provide timely and accurate tax advice to the Xero Group, and mentor junior members of the Tax & Finance teams.

You will build strong relationships and become a trusted advisor to the business. You will be experienced in managing cross-border tax engagements, and have demonstrated the ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders, including external advisors. 

What you’ll do..

- Provide oversight over the Xero Group’s global indirect tax function by giving specialist advice, performing periodic compliance reviews, and supporting the Tax Team by preparing or reviewing filings as required.  
- Engage with the business by providing tax advice on indirect tax matters, as well as supporting the Finance Team and wider business with projects. 
- Embed efficiencies and improvements into the Tax Team’s processes, including driving or participating in transformation projects. 
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including third party service providers.  
- Work closely with the Finance Operations Team, Xero Billing Teams and others to ensure the accuracy of indirect tax collection and reporting. 
- Ensure that Xero’s tax policies, processes and governance conform to the highest standards of accuracy.
- Mentor and support junior members of the Tax Team.
- Assist with non-indirect tax related matters as requested by your manager and the Finance Team.

What you’ll bring with you..

- At least 7 years' of relevant experience in the Tax field, either in a large corporate or Big 4 CA environment
- Be either CA / CPA qualified or a law professional
- Proven tax compliance background
- Strong knowledge of indirect tax principles and legislation, ideally across multiple jurisdictions
- Participation in or management of tax technology and transformation initiatives
- Experience working in a global indirect tax function is advantageous 
- Strong planning and organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Skilled in the preparation, review and manipulation of data
- Ability to research and document relevant legislation and tax guidance