Tax Assistant Manager Pod Lead

The Expertise Trusted Behind Complex Australian Enterprise

As businesses grow across entities, ownership structures, investments, and markets, financial complexity grows with them. Australian private and mid-market enterprises turn to experienced tax and accounting advisers for clarity across taxation, reporting, compliance, structuring, and broader business matters-work that demands technical depth alongside an understanding of the commercial realities behind every decision.

As an AU Tax Assistant Manager Pod Lead, you'll join a newly established Pioneer team and lead the professionals delivering this work. You'll oversee engagements, review complex technical outputs, coach your pod, and build trusted relationships with Australian stakeholders while helping establish a high-performing international delivery environment.

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

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

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

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!