Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.
The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3000 team members.
Position Details
As our Tax Manager, Asia Pacific, you will take ownership of the tax function across a diverse and growing region encompassing Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
Reporting directly to the Director, International Tax based at our global headquarters in Michigan, USA, you'll have the rare opportunity to lead regional tax strategy while partnering with a highly collaborative global tax team.
This is a high-impact role suited to an experienced tax professional seeking to move into a broad commercial position with significant autonomy, exposure to senior stakeholders and involvement in strategic business initiatives, acquisitions and regional growth.
You will be responsible for leading all aspects of the Asia-Pacific tax function, including direct and indirect taxation, tax strategy, transfer pricing, tax accounting, tax compliance, audits and cross-border projects.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the tax function across Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
Managing tax accounting processes and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. [
Driving regional tax strategy and identifying tax planning, optimisation and efficiency opportunities.
Partnering with M&A teams and external advisers on acquisitions, disposals, due diligence and restructuring activities.
Overseeing income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing and other statutory compliance obligations.
Managing tax risk and supporting tax governance across the region.
Liaising with external auditors, tax advisers and revenue authorities.
Advising business leaders on the tax implications of commercial decisions and strategic initiatives.
Supporting US REIT testing and APAC REIT compliance initiatives. [
We're looking to appoint an experienced and commercially minded tax professional who enjoys working across multiple jurisdictions and partnering closely with the business.
You will bring:
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline.
CA, CPA and/or Master of Tax qualifications.
Extensive experience within a Big 4 or leading professional services environment and/or a large multinational organisation.
In-depth knowledge of corporate income tax, indirect taxes and transfer pricing.
Experience managing tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced environment.
We're a values driven business that places safety at the centre of everything we do. We also place enormous value on providing our employees with rare and unique career opportunities. In this role, you can look forward to:
Leading the tax function for an entire region.
Working for a recently listed global company that continues to grow through acquisition and investment.
Gaining exposure to complex international tax and business transactions.
Partnering directly with senior leaders across Asia-Pacific and globally.
Enjoying flexibility to be based in either Melbourne or Sydney.
Joining a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
If you're looking for a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible regional leadership role and make a genuine impact within a global organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Lineage?
Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We're focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.
Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
