Director - International Tax Advisory

Aristocrat; Ryde; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat encourages a strategic tax leader who can steer advisory efforts across Australia, New Zealand and APAC while aligning with global tax matters. The role partners with commercial teams and external advisers to drive compliant and proactive tax solutions.

The director will guide cross-border initiatives, support capital management and ensure robust transfer pricing frameworks, developing teams and improving tax processes across the region.

Qualifications

• Lead tax advisory across Australia, New Zealand and APAC regions.
• Support M&A activity, new market entries and capital management initiatives.
• Provide transfer pricing guidance and international tax policy interpretation.
• Manage relationships with external advisers, auditors and tax authorities.
• Mentor and develop team members; drive high performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax advice on business initiatives, restructures, market entry and cross-border intercompany transactions.
• Support M&A activity, divestments, and post-acquisition integration in the APAC region.
• Assist capital management initiatives including dividends and intercompany funding arrangements.
• Collaborate with US and EMEA teams to support transfer pricing policies.
• Lead, develop and mentor tax team; ensure alignment with compliance obligations.
• Monitor regional tax law changes and communicate impacts to the team.
• Support regional finance teams during tax audits, reviews and inquiries.

Skills

Tax advisory

International tax

Leadership

Cross-border tax

M&A experience

Job description

The Director, Tax Advisory Corporate & International is responsible for leading tax advisory activities across Australia, New Zealand, and the broader Asia Pacific region (comprising Macau, the Philippines, and Singapore), while also supporting global and cross-border international tax advisory matters across the Group. This role enables growth, proactive management of tax risk and ensures compliance with Group policy and tax laws.. The right individual will be ideally placed to make an enduring and positive impact, honing both their tax technical skills and commercial acumen in the technology sector.

The role will partner closely with Commercial teams, Group functions and external advisors. Our business is growing and looking for the right person to provide practical advice and implementation support on key corporate transactions and capital management initiatives. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), new market entries and maintaining strong relationships with diverse finance teams.

What You'll Do

• Provide tax advice on business initiatives, restructures, new market entry, and cross-border intercompany transactions.
• Support M&A activity, divestments, and post-acquisition integration in the region, while contributing to broader international tax projects and initiatives as required.
• Support capital management initiatives, including dividends, capital returns, and intercompany funding arrangements.
• Collaborate with team members in the US and EMEA to support comprehensive transfer pricing policies and practices.
• Assist the Senior Director in advancing business growth and corporate projects.
• Act as the primary tax expert for the APAC region, providing technical guidance and interpretation of tax legislation with an emphasis on international tax and transfer pricing.
• Ensure alignment of tax advice to ongoing compliance obligations.
• Monitor and assess changes in regional tax laws and regulations, communicating impacts and recommendations to key team members.
• Support regional finance teams in managing tax audits, reviews, and inquiries, including preparation of responses to tax authorities. Lead these activities in Australia and New Zealand.
• Manage relationships with external advisers, auditors, and tax authorities across the APAC region.
• Lead, develop and mentor team members through supporting their skills growth, business partnering and the adoption of new technologies.
• Set clear priorities, drive high performance, and foster continuous improvement.

This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced usingAI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.

*Compensation Philosophy* We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.