Senior Manager - Australian Taxation (PP01)

Swivel Group
ContractColombo, Sri Lanka

Description

Swivel Group, headquartered in Australia is best known for building and implementing custom solutions for businesses to enable them to innovate, scale and compete at a global standard. We've been around since 2019, with a team growing beyond 160+ employees that help us challenge and innovate for our partners across the software, digital, and finance landscapes.

Swivel Group is also in partnership with FinTech Global Solutions (Google Partner) which has been highly successful in providing offshore operations on a global scale with clients ranging from start-up to enterprise level. Swivel Group has access to an untapped marketplace of talent in Sri Lanka with proven processes coupled with effective and stable operations to support them.

Our Brands: Swivel Tech, Swivel Finance, Swivel Talent, and Swivel Foundation.

Role Purpose: As a Senior AU Tax Manager, you will lead the preparation, review, and advisory aspects of Australian taxation for a diverse client base. You’ll oversee complex tax compliance matters, provide strategic business and tax planning advice, and manage a team of accountants while ensuring high quality service delivery. Your role is key in driving workflow efficiency, supporting client relationships, and contributing to the growth and success of the firm’s tax and advisory practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax & Accounting

  • Prepare financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, SMSFs, and individuals.
  • Handle BAS, PAYG, FBT, Div 7A, and Tax planning.
  • Manage indirect tax obligations (e.g. payroll tax, Workcover, land tax).
  • Provide business advisory, budgeting, and financial forecasting support.

Client and Team Management

  • Supervise junior staff, provide mentorship and review work.
  • Manage workflow, set deadlines, and delegate tasks.
  • Maintain strong client relationships and deliver high-quality service.

Special Projects & Advisory.

  • Contribute to business and corporate advisory tasks, including due diligence and finance submissions.
  • Conduct technical research and prepare advisory reports.

Systems & Compliance

  • Use Xero and MYOB for accounting tasks (including asset register setup).
  • Support external audits and manage compliance with ATO and legislative requirements.

Role Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration .
  • Professional qualification such as CA, or CPA .
  • 6+ years of experience in Australian taxation with 10+ years in overall accounting .
  • Strong experience with Australian tax compliance and advisory for diverse entity structures.
  • Proficiency in Xero Practice Manager, Xero Tax, and MYOB.
  • Deep knowledge of GST, BAS/IAS, FBT, and ATO procedures .
  • Strong analytical and research skills on tax legislation and compliance matters .
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior team members.
  • Strong client-facing communication skills and Excellent time and workflow management.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Engagement

  • Full -time, Contract

Work model

  • Hybrid

What We Can Offer You:

· A dynamic and supportive working environment

· Full medical benefits

· Training & Development

· Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

· Attractive remuneration

Work Culture

Swivel promotes a culture of positivity, openness, growth, collaboration, and fairness within our work environment. Individual development matters to us. We put in a sincere effort to help our team grow on professional and personal levels.

Swivel Values

Trust: A confident relationship in our staff, that would adhere to transparency and honesty in our dealings.

Innovation: Initiative, collaboration, challenging the industry and continuously evolving.

Premium: Going above and beyond and treating your workplace as your own business.

Respect: Everyone matters and so do their ideas!

Team: Be supportive, welcoming, community, family-oriented and as strong as our weakest.

Our Channels

Website - https://swiveltech.io

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/swivel.group/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swivelgroupau

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/swivelgroupau/

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