About the role
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.
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