Group Tax Manager at Megaport

Megaport is seeking a Group Tax Manager to optimize global tax positions and ensure compliance for our Network as a Service (NaaS) platform. This role involves strategic planning, managing international tax requirements, and improving tax processes. You will contribute to our global growth and collaborate with finance leadership.

Key facts

- Location: Brisbane, Queensland
- Engagement: Full time - Permanent

What you'll do

- Lead technical tax planning to enhance the company's worldwide tax standing.
- Offer insights and suggestions to boost tax efficiency and support global expansion.
- Evaluate the return on investment from external tax advisors in various regions and adjust strategies as needed.
- Represent the tax function in senior Finance discussions, ensuring clear communication with the CFO, external auditors, advisors, and the broader team.
- Drive continuous improvement projects, such as transfer pricing reviews, indirect tax automation, and global compliance initiatives.
- Oversee and expand Transfer Pricing compliance, ensuring intercompany agreements are properly executed and documented.
- Ensure timely submission of tax returns and other compliance documents in all jurisdictions.
- Manage all aspects of global tax compliance, including returns, disclosures, tax-effect accounting, indirect tax, and audits.
- Accurately document all key processes, procedures, and risks, especially for core regions like Australia, the USA, Ireland, and the UK.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors to guarantee accurate and timely delivery of returns,



financial statement disclosures, and supporting documents.
- Ensure prompt and accurate calculation and payment of advance taxes in relevant regions.
- Develop and refine effective tax processes and controls, emphasizing automation, completeness, and accuracy.
- Prepare accurate tax disclosures for financial statements, working with external advisors and auditors to meet reporting deadlines.
- Effectively manage indirect tax compliance and implement suitable software tools.
- Collaborate openly within the Finance department, working closely with the broader team to resolve issues and build a strong tax foundation.
- Maintain strong working relationships with Finance, Accounting, and other teams across the USA, Australia, and globally.
- Communicate effectively across different functions and geographies to ensure tax risks and opportunities are clearly identified, managed, and reported.

Requirements

- Excellent ability to communicate, organize, plan, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision, including documenting all processes.
- CA or CPA qualified tax professional with at least 6 years of corporate tax experience, including international exposure.




- Experience gained in either Big 4 firms or in-house multinational environments is preferred.
- Strong technical understanding of Australian and international tax law and regulations, including cross-border financial flows.
- Knowledge of key taxation principles: Global Effective Tax Rates, Transfer Pricing, Permanent Establishment, withholding taxes, taxation on stock-based compensation, and deferred taxes.
- Ability to develop creative solutions for complex issues.
- Ability to work with the finance senior leadership team, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and meet deadlines.
- Solid IFRS Financial Accounting knowledge related to tax accounting.

Nice to have

- Experience managing global tax reporting systems for corporate income tax or indirect taxes.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics D365 or other large ERP systems.

Skills & tools

- Microsoft Dynamics D365 (preferred)
- ERP systems (preferred)

Practical notes

Megaport offers a flexible working environment with a remote-first culture and coworking options.

- generous leave plans (parental leave, birthday leave, purchased annual leave)
- health and wellness support (allowance, wellbeing initiatives)
- comprehensive learning support (study and training allowance, paid study leave)
- modern workspaces and access to global WeWork memberships

Megaport does not ask applicants to create accounts via Microsoft Teams or use "@megaportau.com" email addresses. All official correspondence will be from "@megaport.com".

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📌 Group Tax Manager (Brisbane City)
🏢 Megaport
📍 Brisbane City