Manager, Australia Tax

Trinzic; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots and private health discounts

Career development

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead Australia and APAC tax activities, including compliance, accounting, reporting, forecasting and advisory support. You will partner with business leaders to provide practical guidance, ensure regulatory compliance and drive improvements across tax processes and controls.

This permanent full-time role is based in Australia (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, or Adelaide) and requires Baseline security clearance or higher.

Qualifications

• Analytical, problem-solving skills to interpret tax legislation and provide practical advice.
• Stakeholder management and communication across finance, legal, HR, and operations teams.
• Organisational and project management capabilities to manage multiple priorities and 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 across jurisdictions.
• 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 enquiries.
• Support statutory tax disclosures and manage uncertain tax positions.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, HR, treasury, commercial and operations teams.
• Maintain tax governance, SOX controls and tax account reconciliations.
• Drive continuous improvement across tax processes and systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

Job description

Title:

Manager, Australia Tax

At KBR – We do things that matter.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

Learn more about KBR in Australia

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Opportunity:

KBR is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our International Tax team. Reporting to the International Tax Director, you will lead Australian and broader APAC tax activities, including compliance, tax accounting, reporting, forecasting, and advisory support.

Partnering with business leaders across the organisation, you will provide practical tax guidance, support strategic initiatives, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and drive continuous improvement across tax processes and controls. This is an opportunity to lead the Australian tax function while contributing to APAC initiatives within a global organisation.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity and can be based in Brisbane (Preferred), Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra or Adelaide.

The successful candidate must hold a Baseline security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities:

• Manage direct and indirect tax compliance across Australia and designated APAC jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate lodgements.
• Lead Australian corporate income tax compliance, tax accounting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Oversee GST, VAT, PAYG and other indirect tax reporting obligations across applicable jurisdictions.
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation and support transfer pricing compliance requirements.
• Provide practical tax advice on business activities, contracts, acquisitions, restructures, and other strategic initiatives.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities, including audits, reviews, enquiries, and regulatory matters.
• Support statutory tax disclosures and the management of uncertain tax positions.
• Partner with finance, legal, HR, treasury, commercial and operational teams to assess tax implications and support business decision-making.
• Maintain tax governance, SOX controls, and tax account reconciliations to ensure a strong control environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across tax processes, systems, and controls, while supporting regional tax projects and business initiatives.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a 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.
• Sound 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.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: ability to interpret complex tax legislation and provide practical, commercially focused advice.
• Stakeholder management and communication skills: ability to build trusted relationships across finance, legal, HR, commercial, and operational teams.
• Organisational and project management capabilities: ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience gained within a Big Four accounting firm, large multinational organisation, or similarly complex corporate environment.
• Exposure to tax compliance, reporting, or advisory activities across multiple APAC jurisdictions.
• Experience with transfer pricing compliance and documentation requirements.
• Experience managing tax audits, ATO reviews, regulatory enquiries, and other tax authority interactions.
• Familiarity with tax reporting systems and tools, including OneSource Tax Provision or similar software.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance.

What we will offer you:

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including 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
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.