Tax – Senior Consultant to Director
$75k - $255k
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Sydney NSW, Australia
Hybrid
AccountingTax Accounting
About the job
Requirements
- Corporate Tax Advisory/Corporate Tax DDX candidates need advisory and compliance experience and a high level of commitment to quality client service.
- M&A Tax/Stamp Duty candidates need experience as a finance, accounting, or law professional, ideally with significant recent experience in duty in an M&A or transactional tax environment.
- GST Advisory/GST DDX/Employment Tax/Payroll/Trade & Customs candidates need a degree in Accounting, Commerce, or another relevant discipline, a proactive attitude toward accuracy and deadlines, and structured analytical thinking for complex problems.
- GMS Tax Advisory/GMS DDX candidates need experience with expatriate tax compliance issues and strong tax compliance knowledge, including preparation and/or review of company and trust income tax returns, distribution reviews, and tax provisions.
- Performance & Reward candidates need broad technical knowledge in leadership, performance, and reward, and sector experience within consulting, a large listed corporate, or government.
- Migration DDX candidates must be Registered Migration Agents with a sound understanding of migration legislation in a high-volume environment.
- Transfer Pricing candidates need prior transfer pricing experience in a Big Four or mid-tier firm, the Australian Taxation Office, or a corporate environment.
- Tax Governance & Transparency candidates need tertiary qualifications in Business, Tax, Law, Audit, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline, and a proactive attitude toward accuracy and deadlines.
- Tax Reimagined candidates need previous Indirect Tax Technology implementation experience and expertise defining and/or configuring tax logic and content within third-party tax solutions such as ONESOURCE, Vertex, or equivalent, plus ERP technology implementation experience.
- Tax Controversy candidates need previous experience in corporate tax, international tax, tax law, or tax dispute resolution and controversy in a Big Four professional services firm, law firm, or the Australian Taxation Office.
- Tax Controversy candidates need to establish stakeholder engagement, advise the business, and demonstrate expertise in topical areas of tax law.
- Tax Controversy candidates need to integrate information from multiple sources and assess broader impacts on projects, engagements, and the business.
- Mid-market & Private – Business & Tax Advisory candidates need experience in tax, accounting, or business services in a similar environment and the ability to work efficiently under pressure to specific deadlines.
- The posting calls for excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Responsibilities
- Corporate Tax Advisory/Corporate Tax DDX teams help businesses understand corporate tax matters and comply with Australian Taxation Office filing obligations.
- M&A Tax/Stamp Duty teams support clients with tax due diligence, structuring, modelling, duty and land tax compliance, and dispute resolution.
- Indirect Tax teams provide advisory and compliance services concerning fringe benefits tax, payroll tax, superannuation obligations, goods and services tax advice, and international trade strategy.
- Global Mobility Services teams provide Australian and international tax advisory and compliance services across global mobility matters.
- Performance & Reward advises company boards and executives on remuneration and reward issues and helps clients implement remuneration plans.
- Migration DDX teams manage visa requirements involved in relocating individuals and their families, working with taxation specialists and global mobility professionals.
- Transfer Pricing teams develop and execute transfer pricing policies, compile documentation for revenue authority audits, and support compliance with local revenue requirements.
- Tax Governance & Transparency advises organisations on tax governance, tax transparency, and risk management practices.
- Tax Transformation teams help clients transform tax functions to increase efficiency, governance, and accuracy of tax reporting.
- Tax Controversy teams prepare for, manage, and resolve tax disputes while maintaining effective working relationships with revenue authorities.
- Mid-market & Private – Business & Tax Advisory teams provide accounting services, tax advice, and business support, including preparing financial statements and advising on cash flow, succession, business performance, and governance.
- Mid-market & Private – Tax Advisory teams provide specialist tax consulting and structuring advice, transaction tax advice, tax governance framework support, and assistance with tax office audits and reviews, including employment taxes, stamp duty, and GST.
- Performance & Reward candidates own high-profile projects.
Desired Qualifications
- Corporate Tax Advisory/Corporate Tax DDX candidates are preferably CA/CPA qualified or hold a Master’s of Taxation.
- Tax Reimagined candidates’ tertiary qualification, preferably in Finance/Accounting and/or Mathematics/Computer Science, will be viewed favourably; ERP implementation experience with SAP, Oracle, Workday, or NetSuite, ideally in Tax, is also preferred.
- M&A Tax/Stamp Duty candidates ideally have significant recent experience in duty in an M&A or transactional tax environment.
About the company
KPMG is a global network of independent professional firms that provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. Its work involves helping organizations verify financial information, manage tax obligations, and solve business problems through advisory support, risk management, and performance improvement. Services are delivered by cross-border teams across a worldwide network, with an emphasis on consistency and collaboration among member firms. KPMG distinguishes itself through its history as a series of international mergers that created a large, integrated firm with a shared global standard and brand, rather than a single locally owned entity. Its goal is to help clients navigate complex regulations, improve performance, and achieve sustainable growth across multiple markets.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1987
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays