Executive Manager, Tax Advising
See yourself in our team
Group Taxation is responsible for managing the taxation affairs of the Group ensuring that all tax obligations under the law are met in a timely manner. This role will report to the General Manager, Group Tax.
Do work that matters
- Tax advice, sign-off and decision making on the Group’s global operations, transactions and tax issues;
- Applying judgement to all tax issues in line with the Group’s risk appetite, including Group Tax policies and procedures;
- Proactively demonstrating leadership on all income tax issues, including identifying opportunities for improvement;
- Assisting in the preparation of the Group’s financial reporting and statutory tax obligations (including tax returns);
- Working closely and seamlessly with other Executive Managers in Group Tax, business owners and senior stakeholders;
- Managing external advisor engagements in Australia and overseas;
- Managing interactions with tax regulators, as requested by the General Manager, Group Tax;
- Providing leadership and mentoring of Senior Managers and all other staff in Group Tax; and
- Being ready and prepared to act in the capacity of Acting General Manager Group Tax, as needed from time to time.
We’re interested in hearing from people who have
- At least 12 years relevant tax experience, either in major consulting firms (Director/Partner level) and/or senior roles in commerce (comparable roles in multinational organisations), is highly regarded.
- Strong history of proven stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance regulatory expectations with practical business outcomes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence operating in senior forums
- A proactive risk mindset, with a focus on sustainable, well‑controlled outcomes
- Demonstrated experience prioritising deliverables and managing complex change in fast‑moving environments
- Must be able to work seamlessly across the tax law, commercial issues as well as accounting concepts
- Must own tax issues end to end (this is not a technical only role that involves writing tax opinions)
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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Skills Required
- At least 12 years relevant tax experience (major consulting firms Director/Partner level or senior multinational commerce roles).
- Proven stakeholder engagement and ability to influence internal and external senior stakeholders.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance regulatory expectations with practical business outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence operating in senior forums.
- Proactive risk mindset focused on sustainable, well-controlled outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience prioritising deliverables and managing complex change in fast-moving environments.
- Ability to work seamlessly across tax law, commercial issues, and accounting concepts.
- Ownership of tax issues end-to-end (not solely technical tax opinion drafting).
- Experience managing external advisor engagements in Australia and overseas and interacting with tax regulators.
- Leadership and mentoring experience for Senior Managers and other staff; readiness to act as Acting General Manager Group Tax.
What We Do
Australia’s leading provider of financial services including retail, premium, business and institutional banking, funds management, superannuation, insurance, investment and sharebroking products and services. We are a business with more than 800,000 shareholders and over 52,000 employees. We offer a full range of financial services to help all Australians build and manage their finances.
