Mark Bird Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Australia

I report to the Chief Financial Officer and have responsibility for the management and coordination of all tax matters for the Australian Unity Group with a focus of on:a) Taxation risk of the organisation reporting within a Governance framework (Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Executive team , and the Audit Risk and Compliance Committee);b) Advise the businesses on the taxation implications of M&A and divestment;c) Taxation policy for the Business. Educate the business on… Show more I report to the Chief Financial Officer and have responsibility for the management and coordination of all tax matters for the Australian Unity Group with a focus of on:a) Taxation risk of the organisation reporting within a Governance framework (Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Executive team , and the Audit Risk and Compliance Committee);b) Advise the businesses on the taxation implications of M&A and divestment;c) Taxation policy for the Business. Educate the business on taxation matters - ensure the business has clear and concise taxation policy and an understanding of how major revenue lines are treated in the tax system;d) Lead with a staff of 13.5, ensuring that these resources are adequately managed and focused and the relevant service model is used to provide both efficient and effective service levels to the business.Professional Associations (leadership/networks)Admitted to Practice as a Solicitor (Supreme Court Victoria)Fellow - Institute of Chartered AccountantsFellow - Tax Institute of Australia (former State Councillor) I have a keen interest in legal academia and have presented at Tax Conferences and having had papers professionally published.Presentations:May 2017 - CTS Conference - A paper discussing automation, technology and the future of tax functions in AustraliaApril 2011 – Atax (GST Conference) “GST & Property Development”October 2008 - Corporate Tax Association: (GST Conference) “GST Audit Experiences” Papers Published:February 2012 – Australian GST Journal (Thomson Reuters) : “GST and property apportionment”Treasury and ATO submissionsInvolved with discussions with the ATO at the most senior levels. Written submissions to Treasury and the ATO on Policy and tax interpretative matters on GST, Income Tax and Legal Professional Privilege. Attended Australian Taxation Office ruling panel meetings. Show less

114 Albert Rd South Melbourne

Head Office, 114 Albert Rd South Melbourne

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and responsible for the management and coordination of all tax matters for the Australian Unity Group with a focus of on:a) taxation risk of the organisation reporting within a Governance framework (Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Executive team , and the Audit Risk and Compliance Committee);b) advise the businesses on the taxation implications of m&a and divestment;c) Taxation policy for the Business. Educate the business on taxation… Show more Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and responsible for the management and coordination of all tax matters for the Australian Unity Group with a focus of on:a) taxation risk of the organisation reporting within a Governance framework (Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Executive team , and the Audit Risk and Compliance Committee);b) advise the businesses on the taxation implications of m&a and divestment;c) Taxation policy for the Business. Educate the business on taxation matters - ensure the business has clear and concise taxation policy and an understanding of how major revenue lines are treated in the tax system;d) Lead with a staff of 13.5, ensuring that these resources are adequately managed and focused and the relevant service model is used to provide both efficient and effective service levels to the business.Professional Associations (leadership/networks)Board Member - Corporate Tax AssociationFellow - Institute of Chartered AccountantsFellow - Tax Institute of Australia (former State Councillor)National Chair – Retirement Village Association – Tax & Finance Committee. I have a keen interest in legal academia and have presented at Tax Conferences and having had papers professionally published.Presentations:April 2011 – Atax (GST Conference) “GST & Property Development”October 2008 - Corporate Tax Association: (GST Conference) “GST Audit Experiences” Papers Published:February 2012 – Australian GST Journal (Thomson Reuters) : “GST and property apportionment”Treasury and ATO submissionsInvolved with discussions with the ATO at the most senior levels. Written submissions to Treasury and the ATO on Policy and tax interpretative matters on GST, Income Tax and Legal Professional Privilege. Attended Australian Taxation Office ruling panel meetings. Show less

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Graduate Diploma In Legal Practice, Law, Graduate Diploma

accredited pathway to legal practice

Juris Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law, Credit/Dist.

Mtax, Taxation

Tax Law

Mba, Business

Bbus, Business