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Charlotte Tang

Charlotte Tang

Marsfield,Australia

Summary

Accomplished Senior Tax Advisor with over a decade of experience, including leadership roles in Big Four firms. Specialises in interpreting and applying Australian and international tax law across a wide spectrum of advisory and structuring engagements, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate tax integrity measures, and cross-border structuring. Demonstrated success in managing tax technical positions, providing law-based guidance to corporate clients, and mentoring high-performing teams. Adept at translating complex tax legislation into practical outcomes and influencing stakeholders with well-reasoned technical positions.


Key Strengths:

  • Deep technical knowledge of Australian tax legislation and international tax law.
  • Proven ability to interpret and apply legislative provisions, including recent reforms (e.g., thin capitalisation, BEPS Pillar 2 legislation).
  • Successful delivery of complex M&A tax structuring and implementation advice.
  • Skilled in preparing Reasonably Arguable Positions papers aligned with ATO guidance and relevant case law.
  • Track record of mentoring, leadership, and managing stakeholder relationships across multiple sectors.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

M&A Tax Senior Manager

PwC Australia
06.2025 - Current

Delivered buy-side and sell-side M&A tax advisory and tax due diligence services, with a focus on legal interpretation of tax implications across transaction structures.

  • Advised on post-deal structuring and integration, including consolidation and CGT rollover strategies.
  • Provided cross-border tax structuring advice, including IP planning, residency analysis, permanent establishment risk assessment, and operating model effectiveness.
  • Supported clients through ATO reviews and audits, including preparation of technically substantiated positions and correspondence.
  • Advised primarily across Technology, Media & Telecommunications and Infrastructure sectors, applying tailored legislative interpretation to complex commercial environments.
  • Passionate about coaching and inspiring next generation of business professionals, with a strong commitment to mentoring team members and fostering their technical and professional growth.

Corporate Tax Manager

Ernst & Young Australia
09.2022 - 05.2025

Managed a portfolio of over 30 large multinationals and private equity owned entities, with a focus on interpreting and applying domestic and international tax legislation in advisory and compliance settings.

  • Delivered law-based tax advice on cross-border structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and post-deal integrations.
  • Interpreted provisions of ITAA 1997/1936 in context of CGT, anti-avoidance rules, thin capitalisation, controlled foreign company and consolidation rules.
  • Applied recent tax law changes including anti-hybrid rules and thin capitalisation reforms to client scenarios.
  • Led and coached junior team members on technical issue resolution, and broader career development, fostering professional growth and high-performance outcomes.

Senior Associate

Grant Thornton Australia
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided technical advice to multinational clients on complex Australian tax law issues including permanent establishment and treaty application matters.
  • Prepared and reviewed income tax returns ensuring compliance with legislation and ATO guidance.
  • Interpreted and applied thin capitalisation, consolidation and transfer pricing rules across client groups.
  • Mentored team members in technical reviews and research of tax law provisions and administrative guidance.

Senior Accountant

Nexia Australia
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided tax compliance and advisory services to SMEs and high-net-worth individuals, ensuring alignment with current legislative requirements.
  • Advised private groups on structuring issues.
  • Reviewed and prepared tax returns, applying sound understanding of tax law and ATO guidance.

Finance Manager

MOS Technologies Pty Ltd
03.2016 - 03.2021
  • Led all financial and tax operations including management of international subsidiaries.
  • Managed R&D Tax Incentive applications, including eligibility assessment under Division 355 ITAA 1997.
  • Liaised with AusIndustry and external advisors regarding tax law application and substantiation.

Senior Accountant

R Leong & Co
10.2010 - 02.2016
  • Provided tax compliance and interpretation advice to SMEs and high-wealth individuals.
  • Advised on structuring and Division 7A implications for private groups.
  • Supervised junior staff in tax technical research and application.

Accounts Assistant

Alexion Pharmaceuticals Australasia Pty Ltd
01.2010 - 11.2011
  • Supported financial operations and vendor management.
  • Gained early exposure to multinational tax and finance environments.

Education

Master of Taxation -

The University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
06.2024

Master of Accounting - CPA Extension

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
01.2012

Certification

CPA – full membership since 2016

Timeline

M&A Tax Senior Manager

PwC Australia
06.2025 - Current

Corporate Tax Manager

Ernst & Young Australia
09.2022 - 05.2025

Senior Associate

Grant Thornton Australia
09.2021 - 08.2022

Senior Accountant

Nexia Australia
03.2021 - 09.2021

Finance Manager

MOS Technologies Pty Ltd
03.2016 - 03.2021

Senior Accountant

R Leong & Co
10.2010 - 02.2016

Accounts Assistant

Alexion Pharmaceuticals Australasia Pty Ltd
01.2010 - 11.2011

Master of Taxation -

The University of Sydney

Master of Accounting - CPA Extension

Macquarie University
Charlotte Tang