Tax Manager

Eku Energy is a leading global energy storage business working across the full project lifecycle to develop, build and manage utility scale energy storage assets for the long term.

Our portfolio of digitally enabled, flexible utility-scale storage projects will provide vital grid services in key markets around the world including Australia, Italy, Japan and the UK.

Initially established by Macquarie's Green Investment Group, Eku Energy is jointly owned by a Macquarie Asset Management managed fund and British Columbia Investment Management, two financial powerhouses advancing the renewable energy transition.

Due to Eku's accelerated growth period since launching in November 2022, the company now has 4.6GWh in development, construction and operation across the UK, Australia, Italy and Japan with the aim of delivering 9GWh by 2028.

Introduction to the role

The tax manager should be a trusted internal tax advisor and an effective manager of global tax compliance and project support, contributing proactively to the company's growth and risk mitigation. We're looking for a skilled and proactive individual, with experience ideally gained in a multinational environment with significant exposure to the energy or infrastructure sectors. This role is critical in ensuring our global tax compliance, providing robust tax support for new project developments and transactions, and optimizing our tax positions across our international operations. The tax manager will be the first dedicated tax hire, with support being provided where required from third party outsourced services providers and advisors.

Responsibilities of the role

Global Tax Compliance & Reporting:

• Oversea tax compliance and ensure adherence to local tax laws and regulations, including the review tax of returns (corporate income tax, VAT, GST) and other relevant direct/indirect tax filings prepared by external service providers (OSPs), ensuring accuracy / timely submission.

• Preparation of tax provisions for financial reporting purposes (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), including current and deferred tax calculations, balance sheet recs, and effective tax rate analysis.

Project Level and Transactional Tax Support:

• Provide expert guidance on tax structuring and tax assumptions for Eku's new development projects and transactions (M&A, capital raisings), working closely with project development, investment, finance, and legal teams within Eku.

• Collaborate on commercial and legal contract reviews (e.g., EPC, O&M agreements, power purchase agreements, sale & purchase agreements) to identify tax implications and ensure favourable tax positions from project inception through operation.

Tax Risk Management:

• Manage and coordinate external tax advisors globally, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery of tax services, including scope definition, fee negotiation, and performance review.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks across all jurisdictions and company activities, developing and implementing strategies to minimize exposures.

• Develop and maintain robust tax documentation and transfer pricing policies in accordance with global regulations.

Withholding Tax & Indirect Tax (Oversight):

• Oversee withholding tax obligations on cross-border payments (e.g., interest, dividends, royalties, service fees), ensuring correct application of double taxation treaties and local compliance.

• Provide oversight and guidance on indirect tax matters (e.g., VAT, GST, sales tax) as they pertain to project development, construction, and cross-border transactions, liaising with relevant internal teams and external advisors.

Competencies of the role

• Relevant professional tax qualification (e.g., CTA, ATT, CPA, ADIT, or equivalent).

• 5 years+ post-qualified progressive tax experience, with a strong focus on corporate tax compliance and international tax matters, ideally within a multinational development business, corporate environment or Big 4/Top Tier tax advisory firm.

• Demonstrable experience supporting complex transactions and projects, ideally within the renewable energy, infrastructure, or power sectors.

• Experience with tax provisions and reporting under IFRS

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Experience with tax aspects of project finance.

• Familiarity with tax issues related to global supply chains and cross-border operations in emerging markets.