Tax Accountant – International Clients

Job Description

Job Overview

This exciting role is within our International and Complex tax group based in the Sydney office, focusing on  inbound and outbound multinational and domestic businesses. You’ll join a high performing team and an organisation with huge growth potential

We are looking for a talented individual at Assistant Manager level to support our continued rapid growth. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic and challenging working environment, supported by a strong and ambitious leadership team.

Job Description

You will work with a diverse portfolio of clients and take on a variety of projects, including corporate tax and multi-jurisdictional international tax structuring, business reorganisation, international expansion, setting up foreign subsidiary companies and responding to ongoing global tax policy changes

The role will suit either an Assistant Manager wanting to drive their tax career forward advising international businesses, or an ambitious Senior Consultant wanting to take the next step. Previous experience of working with multinationals is helpful, but strong technical skills, drive and curiosity are essential.

Key roles and responsibilities will include:

·         Working as a key member of the team to provide International and Complex Australian tax advisory services to support our clients in achieving their commercial objectives.

·         Managing and supporting on the successful delivery of technically excellent advice including tax structuring, refinancing, business and legal structure optimisation, pre/post transaction reorganisations, tax authority enquiries and providing technical support to the wider corporate tax team.

Reviewing tax treaties and understanding the tax regimes in different foreign jurisdictions and providing advice to clients on the impact of tax treaties on their business structures.
Preparing and reviewing income tax returns for both domestic and international clients in Australia, including the preparation of the International Dealings Schedule, Reportable Tax Position Schedule and controlled foreign company calculations.
ATO and FIRB liaison – assisting to respond to questions from the ATO and FIRB in relation to proposed transactions.

·         Coaching and developing more junior members of the team.

·         Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and understanding of their business to create opportunities to help with the provision of tax and other services.

·         Managing proposals for new work, including delivering tender documents, presenting at client pitches and identifying solutions for client issues.

·         Seeking out and pursuing opportunities with targets and actively participating with Directors and Partners in business development activities.

Qualifications and Experience

·         CA, CPA, CTA or equivalent qualified with strong corporate tax and accounting knowledge.

·         Ability to develop, coach and lead staff, as well as manage stakeholders.

·         Strong interpersonal skills are required in addition to strong oral and written communication skills.

·         Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills are key, as is a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice.

·         Pro-active in identifying and progressing business opportunities for the long-term benefit of both KPMG and the client.

·         Ability to multi-task – to manage a wide range of projects and relationships.

·         High level of drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude.

·         Dedication to continuously develop technical knowledge.

·         Inquisitive with attention to detail.

To Apply

If you are interested in this position, please click apply.  If you would benefit from a confidential discussion before applying, please call Mark Davis on 02 9053 8999 or 0405 349 462 or can be contacted by emailing [email protected]

Hamilton York is an independent Australian specialist financial recruitment practice. We are passionate about the talent we represent, partnering with Australia’s most prestigious and ambitious companies.

If this position is not suitable, please call us on 02 9053 8999 or 0405 349 462 or email [email protected] to discuss a range of other opportunities or for a general discussion and preparation for the next successful stage in your career