Australia Tax Manager: APAC Compliance & Strategy

Aussie Founders Club; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary and annual reviews

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Health and wellness perks

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

KBR Australia is seeking an experienced Manager, Australia Tax to lead the Australian and APAC tax activities within a global organisation. You will drive compliance, reporting, forecasting and advisory work, partnering with senior stakeholders to enable strategic decisions and strong control environments.

The role requires a Baseline security clearance or higher and can be based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra or Adelaide. A strong track record in corporate tax is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or related discipline.
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience in corporate tax, with strong Australian tax compliance, reporting and accounting knowledge.
• Sound knowledge of Australian tax legislation, provisioning and governance requirements.
• Experience managing direct and indirect tax obligations (income tax, GST, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and advisory abilities.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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 obligations.
• Prepare transfer pricing documentation and support TP compliance.
• Provide practical tax advice on business activities and strategic initiatives.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities, audits, reviews and regulatory matters.
• Support statutory tax disclosures and uncertain tax positions.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, HR, treasury and operations on tax implications.
• Maintain tax governance, SOX controls and tax account reconciliations.
• Drive continuous improvement across tax processes, systems and controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

Tax governance tools

Job description

KBR Australia is seeking an experienced Manager, Australia Tax to lead the Australian and APAC tax activities within a global organisation. You will drive compliance, reporting, forecasting and advisory work, partnering with senior stakeholders to enable strategic decisions and strong control environments.

The role requires a Baseline security clearance or higher and can be based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra or Adelaide. A strong track record in corporate tax is essential.