Country Tax Lead

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position As the Country Tax Lead , you will be the strategic leader responsible for all tax matters across Roche entities in Australia and New Zealand. Reporting directly to Group Tax in our global headquarters, your mission is two‑fold: to ensure flawless local tax compliance and to act as a proactive business partner driving organizational effectiveness. In this hands‑on role, you will create and implement robust tax plans, collaborate with your team to achieve high performance, and safeguard our operations while identifying growth opportunities. What you will be working on This is a dynamic Individual‑Contributor role where you bridge global strategy with local execution. Your primary focus areas will include: Local Compliance & Control Managing all Local Tax Operations including returns, payments, and effective control procedures across the entire tax process. Providing instructions for accurate tax accounting and payments, ensuring financial integrity. Representing Roche during interactions with local Tax Authorities and managing all Tax Audits with confidence and expertise. Business Partnership Engaging strategically with stakeholders across our Pharmaceutical and Diagnostics divisions to provide expert tax advice and support. Working closely with local Finance colleagues, the accounting shared services centre, and other tax professionals to identify opportunities and mitigate potential areas of risk. Implementing Global Policy Locally Taking the lead in implementing critical Global Tax Policies, adapting them effectively to the local legislative environment. Managing Transfer Pricing across the region, ensuring strict adherence to the Group Tax Policy standards. Who you are You are a proactive, detail‑oriented leader who excels at communication and collaboration. You are ready to take full ownership of the tax function for a crucial region. You bring: A minimum of 5 years’ or equivalent experience in a multinational company (in a tax or highly tax‑exposed finance function) or extensive experience from a reputable accounting/tax advisory firm. A professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Tax. A strong understanding of local taxes, particularly corporate taxes and VAT, in the Australian/New Zealand context. Solid accounting knowledge and familiarity with core business IT systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, SAP, Google). Fluent English (spoken and written) and the ability to build strong internal and external networks. A process‑oriented and problem‑solving mindset, combined with meticulous attention to detail. Proven strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and prioritise tasks for yourself and other team members. The ability to work independently while effectively communicating the benefits of tax initiatives to diverse stakeholders. Advantageous: Knowledge and experience within the healthcare industry (Pharma or Diagnostics). This role is only open to candidates that have full eligibility to live and work in Australia that will require regular visits to our offices in Barangaroo and North Ryde. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes or enquiries from recruitment agencies. Roche has a dedicated in‑house Talent Acquisition team. What we offer Roche offers rewarding growth opportunities and a collaborative culture where people are united in purpose and will stretch you to be brave, speak up and think differently. Feel empowered to deliver meaningful outcomes, supported by accessible and inspiring leaders. Roche encourages a high‑performance culture where you are empowered and trusted to make decisions. We strive for excellence and extraordinary results and take a genuine interest in our people and their well‑being, and our patients. Our work gives people more time to be with the ones they love. Take pride in knowing you can make a difference to millions of patients worldwide in developing diagnostics and treatments for Infectious Disease, Cardiovascular Metabolic, Oncology, Neurology, Immunology and Ophthalmology. We care about you – as a whole person. That’s why we place your individual health, and professional growth at the very heart of what we do. Your well‑being is one of our top priorities, because when you’re thriving, we all succeed. We offer access to mental health awareness and wellness initiatives that cater to your unique needs, because we understand that well‑being is personal. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, secure and healthy workplace, and to minimising any such impact to our employees, customers and the community. We welcome applications from all people and encourage you to advise of any individual circumstances or workplace adjustment that may require consideration. Who we are A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100 000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life‑changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr