Manager - Global Mobility Tax Compliance

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

KPMG Australia is recruiting a Manager to lead Australian individual tax compliance for expatriates, senior executives and cross-border employees. The role emphasizes strong Australian tax expertise, client management, and team leadership within the Global Mobility Services Tax Compliance team.

Join Melbourne-based operations and contribute to high-quality service delivery, mentoring junior staff, and ongoing professional development within a collaborative national team.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Australian individual income tax compliance for expatriates and cross-border employees.
• Proven ability to manage complex compliance engagements and meet deadlines with high service standards.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and leading projects within a tax advisory context.

Responsibilities

• Manage Australian individual tax return compliance for expatriates, senior executives and cross-border employees.
• Collaborate within the Workforce Advisory team on shared client engagements.
• Support professional development through mentoring and structured learning programs.

Skills

Australian tax rules

Client management

Team leadership

Expatriate tax

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, finance, law, taxation

CA/CPA/CTA qualification or progress

Job description

Manager - Global Mobility Tax Compliance

• Full-time

KPMG Australia is part of a global network providing an extensive range of professional services across all industries and sectors. Our people collaborate, share expertise and innovate as we partner with clients to solve complex challenges, empower change, drive growth and leverage disruptive opportunities. We look for talented people with the potential to make an extraordinary difference for our clients, our firm and our communities.

The Global Mobility Services Tax Compliance team is a part of the KPMG Workforce business in Australia. The team is recruiting an experienced Manager to join their high performing team.

Join KPMG’s Global Mobility Services team in Melbourne as a Manager, leading Australian individual tax compliance for expatriates, senior executives and cross-border employees. Bring strong Australian tax expertise, client management and team leadership skills, supported by a relevant degree; CA, CPA or CTA qualifications are highly regarded.

• Managing Australian individual tax return compliance for expatriates, senior executives, and employees operating across borders.
• Working within our wider Workforce Advisory business on shared clients, alongside a vibrant national team with a collaborative culture and strong growth mindset.
• Continual professional growth and technical development through on-the-job mentoring and structured learning and development programs.

Your Experience

• Deep understanding of individual income tax compliance, preferably in relation to expatriates, including review of individual tax returns.
• Strong Australian tax technical knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage complex compliance engagements and meet strict deadlines, with a focus on delivering a high standard of professional service.
• Demonstrated capability of thriving in a team environment, including supervising and mentoring junior team members.

How are you Extraordinary?

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and unique experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities.

To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate timelines, action plans and milestones.
• A commitment to client service with a proven track record of developing strong relationships with clients.
• Exposure to tax matters impacting expatriates or employment taxes.
• Proven project management skills including experience working across multiple engagements.

The below qualifications are ideal, not mandatory:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce, finance, law, taxation or a related discipline.
• A recognised professional qualification such as CA, CPA or CTA, or progress towards one, is highly regarded.
• Relevant postgraduate study in taxation or applied tax is advantageous.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.