Daniel Ross Email & Phone Number

Perth, Australia

Responsible for all aspects of the Tax function within the Asia Pacific region including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and China.Responsibilities include, international tax, corporate and indirect tax, tax advisory and compliance, tax audit, transfer pricing, M&A and structuring activities. Leading a dedicated team of tax professionals across the Asia Pacific region, providing leadership, direction and mentoring, together with continual development, improvement and monitoring of the Tax functions systems and processes.Responsibilities also include involvement in and assisting with business initiatives, planning and developments, through providing appropriate advice and input to enable business to achieve its objectives.As a senior member of the global tax function, regular involvement and input in developing the Global tax strategy, projects and initiatives and subsequent implementation within the Asia Pacific region.Regular communication with various stakeholders across the business including ELT, Global Head of Tax, Senior Management, Commercial Managers together with other support functions.

Perth, Australia

Responsible for establishing tax function for organisation in region. Responsible for performing and overseeing all of the organisations tax compliance matters including, Company tax, Fringe Benefits tax, R&D, Payroll tax and GST for both Australia and New Zealand.Responsible for all tax reporting to Dutch Head Office, including tax forecasting, quarterly/annual tax provision and various other reporting requirements.Involved in all tax due diligence and advisory to business for acquisitions and divestments.Involved in Head Office tax initiatives and responsible for implementation in region. Responsible for ensuring international dealings with related parties are conducted in accordance with international tax law, including transfer pricing regulations, creation of permanent establishments and withholding tax.Monitoring thin capitalisation calculation to provide accurate and timely advice on the organisations debt levels.Responsible for expatriates taxes for mobile employees.Advisor to the business and primary point of contact on all Australia/New Zealand tax affairs, including regular contact with the Financial Controllers, Regional Financial Officer, International and Dutch Tax Directors.Responsible for liaising with the ATO and State Revenue Offices relevant tax matters, including risk reviews and audits.Researching new and proposed tax legislation and provide advice on the impact to the business.Conducting regular presentations and training sessions for the business on both new and existing areas of tax, in an attempt to create tax efficiencies within the organisation.

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for performing and overseeing all of the organisations tax compliance matters including, Company tax, Fringe Benefits tax, R&D, Payroll tax and GST for both Australia and New Zealand.Responsible for all tax reporting to the US Corporate Head Office, including tax forecasting, quarterly/annual tax provision, FIN 48 disclosures, SOX and various other reporting requirements.Responsible for ensuring international dealings with related parties are conducted in accordance with international tax law, including transfer pricing regulations, creation of permanent establishments and withholding tax.Responsible for annual Employee Share Scheme reporting requirements.Monitoring thin capitalisation calculation to provide accurate and timely advice on the organisations debt levels.Responsible for expatriates taxes for mobile employees.Advisor to the business and primary point of contact on all Australia/New Zealand tax affairs, including regular contact with the Financial Controller, Chief Financial Officer, International/US Tax Directors and US Vice President of Tax.Advisor to the Board on various tax matters including internal restructures.Responsible for liaising with the ATO and State Revenue Offices relevant tax matters, including risk reviews and audits.Researching new and proposed tax legislation and provide advice on the impact to the business.Daily management of accounting staff within the tax and treasury department in conjunction with providing continual mentoring and training.Conducting regular presentations and training sessions for the business on both new and existing areas of tax, in an attempt to create tax efficiencies within the organisation.Managing all aspects of the Treasury function including: cashflow management, daily cash reporting, regular cashflow forecasting and managing the relationship with the Bank.

Sydney, Australia

Comprehensive knowledge in preparing income tax returns and financial statements for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies and superannuation funds.Comprehensive knowledge of preparing GST, IAS and Fringe Benefits Tax Returns.Provide continual tax advice and end of financial year tax planning for clients in addition to advising on tax effective business structures.Development of tax planning software used to assist in determining client’s end of year tax position as well as demonstrating the outcome of implementing tax effective strategies.Ability to respond to direct enquiries from clients in a timely and effective manner.Manage junior accounting staff in conjunction with providing continual mentoring and training.Develop and manage Tax & Accounting Business Plan.Attend monthly Board Meetings and advise Directors on the performance of the Tax & Accounting Division.Set KPI targets for staff and facilitate implementation of incentive plans. Demonstrated ability to interact with people at all levels of an Organisation and an enthusiasm for developing innovative ways in which to motivate, persuade and negotiate in order to achieve successful business outcomes.Continuously improve processes and procedures to maximise efficiency and reduce costs with a key emphasis on client retention.

Education record

Australian Corporate Tax & Australian Corporations Law

Bachelor Of Commerce, Accounting