Lead a Pioneer Team Behind Big Four Tax Excellence

Australian businesses turn to Big Four firms when tax and accounting decisions carry wider implications for performance, ownership, investment, and growth. Serving these organizations requires more than technical accuracy-it calls for experienced professionals who can lead engagements, exercise sound judgment, develop talent, and translate complex requirements into outcomes clients can trust.

As an AU Tax Assistant Manager Pod Lead, you'll take a foundational leadership role in a newly established pioneer team dedicated to one of Australia's leading Big Four accounting firms. You'll lead a pod of accounting professionals, take ownership of Australian tax and accounting delivery, and help establish the standards, capability, and team culture behind exceptional client service. Through Emapta, you'll gain international leadership exposure and Australia travel opportunities while building a stable, long-term career within a Top 1% Talent experience designed for ambitious professionals.

Job Overview

Full-time | Day Shift | Weekends Off
Target Start Date: October 2026
Work-from-home opportunity with a hybrid setup in Pampanga
Travel to Australia and grow your international career
Earn up to PHP 190,000 monthly based on skills, expertise, and experience
Receive a PHP10,000 non-taxable allowance
Double sign-on bonus worth 1 month's salary
Refer exceptional talent and earn PHP50,000 for every successful hire

The Qualifications We Seek

4 to 5 years of Australian Public Practice Accounting experience
Strong experience preparing and reviewing Australian financial statements, tax workpapers, and income tax returns
Experience managing SME and mid-market client portfolios with AUD5M-100M+ annual turnover
Strong understanding of Australian taxation, accounting, compliance, and regulatory requirements
CA-qualified or currently pursuing CA, supported by a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
Demonstrated technical tax expertise, commercial judgment, and analytical problem-solving capability
Experience supporting trusts, partnerships, foreign subsidiaries, private businesses, and other complex entity structures
Strong communication, coaching, stakeholder management, and team leadership capabilities

The Daily Tasks

Lead Your Pod

Take ownership of day-to-day delivery across a dedicated team of Australian accounting and tax professionals
Set clear priorities, coordinate workloads, and maintain consistent quality across concurrent engagements
Coach team members through technical guidance, constructive review, and ongoing professional development
Help establish effective ways of working as the Pioneer team grows

Own Tax & Accounting Delivery

Manage Australian tax, accounting, and advisory engagements from planning through completion
Review financial statements, tax workpapers, income tax returns, and supporting deliverables for technical accuracy
Provide guidance on Australian taxation, accounting, compliance, and client-specific technical matters
Maintain high standards across deadlines, documentation, risk, and engagement quality

Strengthen Client Partnerships

Oversee engagements involving SMEs, private businesses, trusts, partnerships, foreign subsidiaries, and small listed entities
Build credibility with Australian clients and stakeholders through responsive, commercially informed communication
Participate in client meetings, presentations, and technical discussions
Identify opportunities to improve delivery, resolve issues proactively, and strengthen long-term client relationships

Exciting Perks Await!

Big Four accounting firm career exposure
Australia travel and international career opportunities
Sign-on bonus worth 1 month's salary
Pioneer leadership opportunity with high career impact
Hybrid work setup for better work-life balance
Day 1 HMO with free dependent coverage
20 leave credits with cash conversion option
Unlimited learning through Emapta Academy
Free gym access with certified trainer support
Salary Advance Program through our banking partner
Exclusive hotel and lifestyle discounts
Prime office locations with convenient MRT and PUV access
Mentorship from experienced global tax leaders
Accelerated career progression into leadership and advisory roles

Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.

At Emapta Philippines, careers are built with intention. Work with global clients, gain exposure to world-class standards, and grow in an environment designed for long-term success. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta stands among the region's most respected employers, committed to empowering talent through stability, opportunity, and continuous development.

Step into a career that moves with you. Apply today!