APAC Tax Lead - 15-Month Contract (Melbourne, Hybrid)

CSL; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

CSL in Melbourne leads the Global Tax team for Australia and APAC, excluding China. This 15-month maternity leave cover role focuses on direct and indirect tax compliance, advisory, and governance across the region.

You will manage tax risk, audits, and R&D incentives while partnering with internal teams and external advisors. The position emphasizes commercial tax guidance and cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• CA/CPA/CTA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Demonstrated expertise in Australian and international tax compliance and advisory matters.
• Experience managing ATO audits and tax authority engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct and indirect tax compliance across Australia and APAC region.
• Manage tax risk, audits and authority reviews with governance.
• Provide commercial tax advice on transactions and business changes.
• Oversee tax accounting, forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
• Lead Australian R&D Tax Incentive process and submissions.
• Support transfer pricing activities with global tax teams.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax advisory

Stakeholder management

Tax accounting

Transfer pricing

R&D Tax Incentive

Audit support

Tax systems experience

Education

Accounting degree

CA/CPA/CTA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

OneSource

Job description

CSL in Melbourne leads the Global Tax team for Australia and APAC, excluding China. This 15-month maternity leave cover role focuses on direct and indirect tax compliance, advisory, and governance across the region.

You will manage tax risk, audits, and R&D incentives while partnering with internal teams and external advisors. The position emphasizes commercial tax guidance and cross-border collaboration.