Veronica Richards

Background

About Veronica Richards

An accomplished tax professional with a successful track record of legislative change implementation and process improvement. Key Competencies include: •Demonstrated capacity to partner with business stakeholders and Senior Executives to simplify complex tax issues. •Development and implementation of new and improved processes, including associated training. •The ability to provide timely and practical tax advice within a rigorous commercial context. •A trusted advisor with a strategic and proactive approach to tax planning. •A comprehensive appreciation of the Income Tax Assessment Acts and its practical application to multinational organisations. •Identification and mitigation of risk. •Experience in governance across tax related matters. •A confident communicator, presenter and facilitator. Career Highlights include: •In 2001, became the Regional Tax Manager of Accenture and played an integral role in providing strategic cross border tax advice to various jurisdictions, working closely with Senior Executives. •Significant experience (15 years) in a tax compliance and project management role. Successful implementation of various tax and accounting regulatory changes including Tax Consolidations and IFRS. •Key leadership role in driving critical operational changes to the business whilst building a culture of excellence and engagement. •Experience in risk management with an emphasis on strengthening the governance framework.