APAC Tax Manager – Australia Leader, Flexible Work

Trinzic; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Career development

Employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots and private health discounts

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead the Australian and APAC tax activities within the International Tax team. Reporting to the International Tax Director, you will drive compliance, accounting, forecasting and advisory work across Australia and designated APAC jurisdictions.

This permanent full-time role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra or Adelaide. A Baseline security clearance or higher is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• CA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Australian corporate tax compliance, reporting and tax accounting.
• Experience with Australian tax legislation, governance and provisioning.
• Experience managing direct and indirect tax obligations and regulatory reporting.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with commercially focused advice.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

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.
• Prepare transfer pricing documentation and support compliance.
• Provide practical tax advice on contracts, restructures and strategic initiatives.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities and regulatory matters.
• Support statutory tax disclosures and uncertain tax positions.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, HR and operations to assess tax implications.
• Maintain tax governance, SOX controls and tax reconciliations.
• Drive continuous improvement across tax processes and systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

Job description

KBR is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead the Australian and APAC tax activities within the International Tax team. Reporting to the International Tax Director, you will drive compliance, accounting, forecasting and advisory work across Australia and designated APAC jurisdictions.

This permanent full-time role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra or Adelaide. A Baseline security clearance or higher is required.