Senior Advisor – Business & Tax Advisory (Asian Business Practice)

At KPMG, we foster an environment of Connection, Variety and Growth, where you can bring your whole self, build lasting relationships, and grow as a leader within a global community.

Our Mid Market & Private team partners with ambitious businesses to support sustainable growth and long-term success. We deliver decisive thinking, big-picture perspectives and deep insights that help clients navigate complexity with confidence.

About the Team

Within this group, KPMG’s Asian Business Practice plays a pivotal role in advising clients engaging with China across inbound and outbound investment, operations, and structuring. Working closely with our Business & Tax Advisory team and global China network, we support private businesses, family groups, foreign-invested enterprises and listed companies to operate efficiently and compliantly across borders.

As a Senior Advisor, you will work closely with clients and senior team members to deliver high-quality tax and business advisory services to China-connected businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of tax and business advisory services for China-connected clients, including private businesses, family groups and foreign-invested enterprises
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns, financial statements, tax provisions and other compliance obligations
• Conduct technical research and assist in preparing advice on Australian tax and cross-border business matters
• Work closely with Managers and senior team members to deliver high-quality client outcomes
• Assist with client communications and respond to queries in a timely and professional manner
• Coordinate engagement activities, monitor deadlines and maintain project documentation
• Collaborate with specialists across KPMG Australia, China and the global network to support client engagements

• Contribute to the preparation of proposals, presentations and other business development materials
• Maintain a strong understanding of tax legislation and regulatory developments relevant to China-connected businesses

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing across the team

How Are You Extraordinary?

• Experience working with China-connected clients or cross-border business environments is highly regarded
• Business level  Mandarin (spoken and/or written) is highly regarded
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn and develop professionally

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful results.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Proven experience in tax advisory, business services, business advisory or professional services
• Sound understanding of Australian tax and compliance requirements
• Exposure to international tax, cross-border business matters or China-related engagements is advantageous
• Experience preparing and delivering client work within agreed timeframes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships and contribute positively to a team environment
• A proactive attitude and commitment to delivering quality client service

• Completed or near-completed CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification

Why Join KPMG?

Join a growing Asian Business Practice where you will work with dynamic businesses operating across Australia and China, gain exposure to complex cross-border advisory engagements, collaborate with a global network of professionals and continue building your technical and leadership capabilities within a market-leading firm.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!