APAC Tax Lead – Australia

GE Aerospace; Canberra; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

KBR Australia is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead the Australian and APAC tax agenda, reporting to the International Tax Director. The role drives compliance, accounting, forecasting and advisory support across multiple jurisdictions.

Based in Australia (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra or Adelaide) with a Baseline security clearance, you will partner with business leaders to deliver practical tax guidance and continuous improvement in tax processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate tax, with strong expertise in Australian corporate income tax compliance, reporting and tax accounting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across finance, legal, HR, and operations.
• Knowledge of tax governance, SOX controls and tax provision processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct and indirect tax compliance across Australia and APAC jurisdictions.
• Lead Australian corporate income tax compliance, tax accounting, forecasting and reporting.
• Oversee GST, VAT, PAYG and other indirect tax obligations across jurisdictions.
• Prepare transfer pricing documentation and support compliance requirements.
• Provide practical tax advice on contracts, restructures and strategic initiatives.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Support tax disclosures and manage uncertain tax positions.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, HR, treasury and operations on tax implications.

Skills

Tax expertise

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

Job description

KBR Australia is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead the Australian and APAC tax agenda, reporting to the International Tax Director. The role drives compliance, accounting, forecasting and advisory support across multiple jurisdictions.

Based in Australia (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra or Adelaide) with a Baseline security clearance, you will partner with business leaders to deliver practical tax guidance and continuous improvement in tax processes and controls.