APAC Tax Manager - Australia

KBR, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary (annual reviews)

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots, skin checks and discounted‑

private health insurance

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager, Australia Tax to lead Australian and APAC tax activities. The role reports to the International Tax Director and focuses on compliance, accounting, reporting, forecasting and advisory support across the region.

The position is permanent full-time and can be based in Brisbane (preferred), Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra or Adelaide. A Baseline security clearance or higher is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related discipline.
• CA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience in corporate tax, with strong expertise in Australian corporate income tax compliance, reporting, and tax accounting.
• Knowledge of Australian tax legislation, tax provisioning, and governance requirements.
• Experience managing direct and indirect tax obligations, including income tax, GST, and other regulatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct and indirect tax compliance across Australia and APAC jurisdictions.
• Lead Australian corporate income tax compliance, accounting, forecasting and reporting.
• Oversee GST, VAT, PAYG and other indirect tax reporting obligations.
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation and support compliance.
• Provide practical tax advice on business activities, contracts and restructures.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities, including audits and regulatory matters.
• Support statutory tax disclosures and management of uncertain tax positions.
• Partner with finance, legal, HR and other teams to assess tax implications.
• Maintain tax governance and SOX controls across tax processes.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax accounting

Transfer pricing

APAC tax

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Accounting degree

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager, Australia Tax to lead Australian and APAC tax activities. The role reports to the International Tax Director and focuses on compliance, accounting, reporting, forecasting and advisory support across the region.

The position is permanent full-time and can be based in Brisbane (preferred), Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra or Adelaide. A Baseline security clearance or higher is required.