About the Role
The EMEA Tax Manager will support global tax compliance, reporting, and operational tax matters in the EMEA region, overseeing filings for direct and indirect taxes and supporting tax provisioning processes. This role partners closely with Finance, Legal, Commercial, Treasury, and external advisors, providing practical advice on business initiatives and contributing to the integrity and efficiency of Aristocrat’s tax operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the timely and accurate preparation and submission of direct and indirect tax filings across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
- Coordinate tax compliance processes, including return review and audit support.
- Support the preparation of tax provisions for EMEA entities.
- Assist with operational tax matters such as withholding taxes, VAT compliance, tax registrations, and tax audits or inquiries.
- Work closely with global tax and finance teams to implement procedures and drive consistency and efficiency.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date tax compliance calendars and documentation.
- Find opportunities for automation and process improvement within the compliance and provisioning cycles.
- Act as a point of contact for internal collaborators and external consultants on EMEA tax compliance matters.
Requirements
- At least 5 years’ experience in corporate tax compliance gained within a multinational organisation or Big 4/public accounting environment.
- Experience in Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE tax products, or similar technology, is an advantage.
- Familiarity with tax compliance in the technology, SaaS, or software development industries is highly desirable.
- Previous delivery of operational improvements through automation, data analytics, large language models, or other new technologies/tools will be viewed favourably.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively across borders and time zones.
- Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of EMEA direct and indirect tax rules, reporting obligations and tax accounting standards.
Location
- EMEA
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Professional qualification in Tax, Accounting, or Finance (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CTA) preferred.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package
About the Company
- Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games.
- We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games.
- We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability.
- We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.
Equal Opportunity
- We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential.
- We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity.
- EEO M/F/D/V
