Tax Manager (Approx 3 Days)

Standard Ledger; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Global exposure

Job summary

GISI Consulting Group is seeking a Tax Manager to lead Asia Pacific tax matters. Based in Brisbane with a hybrid work model, you will collaborate with local finance teams, external advisors, and the global tax function to enhance tax governance and reporting across the APAC region.

The ideal candidate holds a CA/CPA, a Bachelor's in accounting/finance/taxation, and at least five years of corporate tax experience, with strong knowledge of Australian tax rules and GST. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or related discipline.
• Qualified CA or CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum of five years of relevant corporate tax experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian corporate income tax and GST.
• Ability to work with stakeholders across multiple countries, cultures, and time zones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate APAC tax compliance and governance, including corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, tax payments, compliance calendars, advisor coordination, and related controls and documentation
• Coordinate APAC inputs for quarterly and annual tax reporting, including tax provisions, tax account reconciliations, cash tax forecasts, statutory reporting support, audit requests, and documentation of material tax exposures or variances
• Support regional cross-border tax matters, including implementation of global transfer pricing policies
• Support regional tax audits, authority inquiries, and controversy matters by coordinating with local finance teams, external advisors, and global tax leadership, while tracking deadlines, exposures, and required actions
• Assist with regional tax inputs and coordination for operational and strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, integrations, restructurings, legal entity changes, Pillar Two, tax technology, and other global tax projects, with support from global tax leadership and external advisors

Skills

APAC tax

Cross-border tax

Transfer pricing

Tax governance

GST knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/taxation

CA/CPA or equivalent

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Tax Manager, APAC, GISI Consulting Group

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Tax Manager, Asia Pacific, GISI Consulting Group

Who We Are

GISI Consulting Group Inc. (“GISI CG”) was formed on January 1, 2025 as a group holding company for the engineering and consulting businesses of Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI or the “Parent”). GISI CG, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a global provider of program, project and construction management, engineering and science consulting, and government services principally serving public sector clientele in key growth sectors of: (i) Infrastructure & Mobility; (ii) Earth & Water; and (iii) Government & Society. The businesses collectively operate in approximately 100 countries, mostly throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Our companies have a positive impact on the future and are essential for a growing global economy. Learn more about GISI CG at gisiconsulting.com.

Palladium, a GISI company, is a global consulting and implementation firm operating in more than 50 countries, partnering with governments, businesses, investors, and communities to deliver solutions that drive sustainable, measurable impact. With more than 2,100 employees worldwide, the company helps clients address complex challenges across areas including infrastructure, economic growth, health, energy, climate, and digital transformation through a combination of technical expertise, innovative technology, and locally informed implementation. This role will be hired through Palladium, an operational platform for GISI.

Position Overview

GISI CG Corporate is seeking a skilled and motivated Tax Manager to support tax matters for the Asia Pacific (“APAC”) region. The role is well suited for a tax professional with a strong foundation in Australian corporate tax and GST who is ready to broaden their experience across regional tax compliance, tax reporting, transfer pricing, tax governance, and cross-border matters. The Tax Manager will work closely with local finance teams, external advisors, and the global tax function to improve visibility, accountability, and consistency over APAC tax obligations. The successful candidate will be expected to manage recurring tax processes with increasing independence, identify and elevate tax risks and opportunities, and support more complex regional and global tax projects with guidance from global tax leadership and external advisors.

Location

This position is based in Brisbane, Australia and will follow a hybrid work arrangement, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. The role will collaborate regularly with stakeholders across the Asia-Pacific region and global corporate functions, and regular participation in meetings across global time zones will be required. Occasional domestic and international travel may also be required.

Candidates must have current work authorization in Australia as visa sponsorship cannot be provided at this time.

Reporting

This role will report locally to the APAC Managing Director of Finance, with functional reporting to the Director of Global Tax based in New York

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate APAC tax compliance and governance, including corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, tax payments, compliance calendars, advisor coordination, and related controls and documentation
• Coordinate APAC inputs for quarterly and annual tax reporting, including tax provisions, tax account reconciliations, cash tax forecasts, statutory reporting support, audit requests, and documentation of material tax exposures or variances
• Support regional cross-border tax matters, including implementation of global transfer pricing policies
• Support regional tax audits, authority inquiries, and controversy matters by coordinating with local finance teams, external advisors, and global tax leadership, while tracking deadlines, exposures, and required actions
• Assist with regional tax inputs and coordination for operational and strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, integrations, restructurings, legal entity changes, Pillar Two, tax technology, and other global tax projects, with support from global tax leadership and external advisors
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or a related discipline
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Minimum of five years of relevant corporate tax experience in public accounting and/or a multinational corporate environment
• Strong working knowledge of Australian corporate income tax and GST
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines, follow through on action items, and work with increasing independence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical tax matters clearly to non-tax stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple countries, cultures, and time zones
• Big Four or other major accounting firm experience and in-house multinational tax experience are preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits in accordance with applicable company plans and local requirements
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to a complex, multinational business
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, accountability, and impact
• The opportunity to help shape and strengthen the APAC tax function within a growing global organization

GISI CG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as all the actions taken by Palladium to protect our people, communities where we work and our clients from harm, including Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Sexual Harassment; Child Abuse in any form; Trafficking for sexual exploitation of adults or children and any form of Trafficking of children. We have zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse as well as sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and zero-tolerance for inaction to prevent, protect against, respond to and report harm. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process. Our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding and Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Guidelines have additional details.