AU Tax Manager | Work From Home | Day Shift | Day 1 HMO

Emapta; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 2,790,000 - 3,906,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO coverage with dependents

Salary package

Day Shift

Permanent WFH

Salary Advance Program

Upskilling via Emapta Academy

Gym access

Lifestyle perks

Referral incentives

20 annual leaves

Engagement activities

Mentorship

Career growth

Diverse environment

Job summary

Emapta Philippines seeks an AU Tax Manager to lead Australian tax compliance and advisory for a leading accounting and advisory firm, guiding delivery across onshore and offshore teams.

You will review technical work, support professional development, and ensure quality and timely lodgement while working from a permanent WFH setup. This role offers global exposure and career growth within a top-tier advisory practice.

Qualifications

• Accounting or related degree with a major in Accounting or Taxation (mandatory).
• CA/CPA qualification or progress toward completion (mandatory).
• CTA qualification or progress toward completion is highly regarded.
• CPD hours completed as required by the professional body.
• Maintenance of required professional memberships and registrations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the preparation of income tax returns, BAS/IAS, FBT, and other Australian tax compliance obligations across a portfolio of offices.
• Allocate work across onshore and offshore staff based on capacity, skill level, and lodgement deadlines.
• Monitor progress against the ATO lodgement program and firm deadlines, identify bottlenecks, and promptly elevate risks to the onshore Manager and VOps Pool Lead.
• Ensure work is accurate and delivered on time, in line with expectations communicated by the onshore team.
• Support improvements to tax workpapers, templates, and workflow tools used across the blended team.

Skills

Australian tax

English communication

Analytical skills

Tax software proficiency

Offshore delivery experience

Education

Accounting degree with Tax specialization

CA/CPA qualification in progress

CTA qualification in progress

CPD hours

Professional memberships

Job description

Australian Tax Leadership at a Leading Accounting and Advisory Firm

Complex Australian tax work calls for sound judgment, consistent quality, and teams that work well across borders. As AU Tax Manager, you'll guide compliance delivery, review technical work, and develop accountants across onshore and offshore teams. Make a meaningful contribution to a leading advisory practice while building a long-term global career with Emapta, designed for top 1% talent.

Snapshot

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Setup: Permanent Work From Home
• Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off

Benefits

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Day Shift schedule
• Permanent WFH arrangement
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Accounting or related degree with a major in Accounting or Taxation (mandatory)
• CA or CPA qualification, or progress toward completion (mandatory)
• Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification, or progress toward completion, is highly regarded
• Completion of CPD hours required by the relevant professional body, where applicable
• Maintenance of required professional memberships and registrations

Skills and Experience

• At least 7 years of experience in Australian tax compliance or advisory, ideally in professional services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in tax preparation, lodgement, and workflow software used in Australian professional services
• Technological proficiency and a continuous improvement mindset
• Experience working within an offshore or outsourced delivery model, such as Cloudstaff, Emapta, or a similar provider, is highly regarded

Leadership Capabilities

• Commitment to personal growth and to developing others
• Ability to hold yourself and the wider tax team accountable for outcomes within delegated authority
• Ability to manage changing priorities and ambiguity, make informed decisions, and elevate matters appropriately
• Recognition as a strong technical resource for Australian tax matters
• Ability to coordinate and influence geographically dispersed onshore and offshore teams

Leadership Technical Skills and Experience

• Advanced knowledge of Australian income tax, GST/BAS, FBT, Division 7A, trusts, small business tax concessions, and related obligations, sufficient to review and sign off on complex returns within delegated authority
• Demonstrated ability to lead tax compliance workflows and quality assurance across a blended onshore and offshore team
• Experience managing lodgement programs and ATO deadlines across multiple offices or virtual teams
• Capability to lead technical upskilling and knowledge transfer across geographically dispersed tax staff
• Familiarity with the governance frameworks supporting offshore or outsourced delivery models

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Strong planning and resource management skills within a delegated authority framework
• Sound judgment under time-sensitive conditions, including clear escalation of technical risks
• Ability to review complex tax work, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions
• Effective coaching, mentoring, and collaboration with onshore stakeholders
• Diplomatic, personable, and professional manner
• Positive, proactive, and results-oriented approach
• Ability to represent Findex professionally and in accordance with its values

Values Alignment

• Collaborate with colleagues to uplift performance, share knowledge, and provide tax technical support across onshore and offshore teams.
• Maintain a client-centric mindset and support the delivery of work that meets and exceeds client expectations through the onshore team's client relationships.
• Foster innovation by developing promising ideas and encouraging breakthrough solutions in tax compliance delivery.
• Drive results, demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges and setbacks, and consistently meet lodgement deadlines while maintaining high performance standards.

Responsibilities

Tax Compliance Workflow and Delivery

• Manage and coordinate the preparation of income tax returns, activity statements (BAS/IAS), FBT returns, and other Australian tax compliance obligations across a portfolio of offices.
• Allocate work across onshore and offshore staff based on capacity, skill level, and lodgement deadlines.
• Monitor progress against the ATO lodgement program and firm deadlines, identify bottlenecks, and promptly elevate risks to the onshore Manager and VOps Pool Lead.
• Ensure work is accurate and delivered on time, in line with expectations communicated by the onshore team.
• Support improvements to tax workpapers, templates, and workflow tools used across the blended team.

Technical Tax Review and Quality Assurance

• Review income tax returns, tax reconciliations, and related workpapers prepared by onshore and offshore staff for technical accuracy and compliance with Australian tax law.
• Resolve issues involving Division 7A, trust distributions, CGT events, small business concessions, and GST/BAS; escalated complex or novel positions to the onshore Manager and VOps Pool Lead.
• Maintain review checklists and quality frameworks in line with onshore-set standards and Findex risk and compliance policies.
• Identify recurring technical errors or knowledge gaps and recommend targeted training.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, coach, and develop onshore and offshore Accountants and Senior Accountants.
• Support onboarding and training in Australian tax law and Findex systems.
• Provide day-to-day performance feedback and monitor development goals for staff under your management.
• Coordinate formal performance ratings and disciplinary matters for offshore staff with the onshore Manager, VOps Pool Lead, and offshore provider's HR team; follow Findex HR processes for onshore staff.
• Promote a collaborative team culture and support staff engagement and retention.

Stakeholder Communication (Internal Only)

• Act as a key point of contact between the tax delivery team and the onshore Manager and VOps Pool Lead.
• Provide regular updates on preparation progress, technical risks, and workflow issues for onward communication to the relevant offices.
• Support tax compliance processing through the onshore Manager or VOps Pool Lead; this is not a client-facing role.
• Contribute to internal process, tax technology, and system initiatives as directed by the onshore team.

Technical Tax Knowledge and Currency

• Maintain current knowledge of Australian income tax, GST, FBT, and superannuation legislation, rulings, and ATO guidance relevant to the client base.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and communicate their implications to onshore and offshore tax staff.
• Support the resolution of technical tax issues escalated by team members.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing sessions and precedent documents under the direction of the onshore Manager and VOps Pool Lead.

About the Client

Our client has grown from a pioneering advisory vision into one of Australasia's leading integrated accounting and financial services firms. Over three decades, it has expanded its reach across Australia and New Zealand, bringing tax, accounting, audit, and financial advice together for individuals and businesses. Its achievements reflect sustained client trust, technical expertise, and a commitment to local communities. Today, its scale and collaborative approach give professionals the opportunity to contribute to work that matters across diverse industries and markets.

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