Assistant Manager – 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.

Your opportunity

As an Assistant Manager, you will work closely with senior leaders and clients to deliver high-quality tax and business advisory services to China-connected businesses. You will take ownership of engagements, support client relationships, and contribute to the growth and success of the Asian Practice while developing your leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of tax and business advisory engagements for China-connected clients
• Provide practical advice on cross-border tax, business structuring, and international operations
• Prepare and review tax compliance and reporting obligations, ensuring accuracy and quality
• Support the management of client relationships and act as a key point of contact for client queries
• Assist with engagement planning, budgeting, resource management and project coordination
• Collaborate with specialists across KPMG Australia, China and the global network to deliver integrated client solutions
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services and support business development activities
• Coach and support Consultants and Graduate team members, providing technical guidance and feedback
• Monitor engagement progress to ensure deadlines, budgets and client expectations are met
• Stay informed of China-related tax and regulatory developments and assist in translating these into client solutions

How Are You Extraordinary?

• Experience working with China-connected clients or cross-border engagements
• Business level Mandarin (spoken and/or written) is highly regarded
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and practical manner

Your Experience

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

To be successful, you will bring:

• Experience in tax advisory, business advisory or professional services
• Knowledge of Australian taxation and exposure to international or China-related tax matters
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience reviewing work and supporting the development of junior team members
• A client-focused mindset with strong commercial awareness
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment