The Role Reporting to Head of Tax, the Tax Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the Group meets its tax compliance obligations in a timely, accurate, and well-governed manner.
This role is responsible for managing tax across a large, complex inbound investment structure, including multiple Australian entities, joint venture arrangements and downstream investments.
The position requires strong coordination across diverse stakeholders, including internal AFC teams, outsourced asset managers, joint venture partners, and external advisors. The role is accountable for all aspects of the organization’s tax compliance, reporting, and planning functions. It ensures adherence to federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations while optimizing the company’s tax position and supporting strategic business decisions. The Tax Manager will oversee the preparation of tax returns, manage external financial and tax audits, and provide guidance on tax matters affecting the business.
Key Responsibilities Tax Compliance and Reporting
Oversee end to end delivery of all Australian tax compliance obligations, including the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns including income tax, GST FB, Withholding taxes, OECD Pillar Two obligations and other regulatory filings.
Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all tax filing deadlines, with appropriate review controls.
Maintain high quality working papers, tax records and documentation to support tax filings and audits.
Review and manage indirect tax filings (BAS, IAS, property, etc.) as applicable.
Manage the preparation and review of tax effect accounting, including half-year and year-end reporting under AASB 112.
Ensure alignment between financial reporting, fixed asset registers and tax outcomes for capital-intensive projects.
Manage the Group’s Pillar Two ongoing compliance, including data collection and validation across multiple entities, coordination with global stakeholder and advisors and support implementation of processes and control required for ongoing compliance.
Tax Planning and Advisory
Provide proactive advice on tax implications of business operations, transactions, and restructuring, ensuring positions are documented and supported.
Support the business on cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, and international tax issues (where applicable).
Provide tax support on frequent acquisitions, divestments and restructures, including tax diligence input and coordination with advisors, review of transaction structures and tax implications and integration of new entities into compliance processes.
Keep abreast of legislative changes from the ATO and Treasury, assessing impacts and recommending actions.
Support the development and operation of a robust tax governance framework aligned with ATO Top 1000 expectations.
Manage correspondence and relationships with tax authorities such as ATO, State Revenue Office and Treasury.
Manage ATO engagement on reviews and audits, liaising directly with tax authorities as required.
Ensure robust internal controls around tax processes and compliance.
Proactively identify and manage tax risks, escalating where appropriate.
Partner with external tax advisors, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
Selection Criteria Education and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
CPA, Chartered Accountant, or Chartered Tax Adviser certification preferred.
Postgraduate qualification in Taxation (e.g., Master of Tax) highly regarded.
Experience
8-10+ years of experience in Australian corporate tax, ideally with a mix of Big 4 / mid-tier firm and commercial experience.
Strong technical knowledge of Income Tax Assessment Acts, GST Act, FBT Act, and other relevant legislation.
Experience in preparing or reviewing tax effect accounting and ATO correspondence.
Experience with tax provision software (e.g., OneSource, Tax) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) preferred.
Benefits
Flexible working hours – including a mixture of time working in our office and from home, compressed work week with half day workday on Fridays. We provide $50 internet reimbursements each month.
Health and wellbeing initiatives – $100 wellness rebate each month, annual flu vaccinations and health checks, and a day off for your birthday each year. When in office, $35 lunch credits each week.
Learning and development opportunities – both on the job and via formal training including technical, role specific and leadership development programs.
Employee Assistance Program – confidential and independent counselling and advice service for either a personal or work‑related problem if you or a member of your immediate family needs help or advice.
Diversity & Inclusion
Equal opportunity and inclusion are the pillars of our work. Throughout Potentia Energy, many different languages, cultures, and stories coexist.
We appreciate and value each person’s uniqueness. We encourage diversity of thought and the expression of ideas and opinions. No kind of discrimination will be tolerated. All candidates and colleagues always receive the same treatment, based on their professional skills and abilities.
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