Uma Julka
Sydney,NSW
Summary
I am a Senior Manager at Deloitte Australia with nearly two decades of experience providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to multinational corporations. I have a proven track record of delivering value through secondments at major clients and within government sectors. I have recently been recognized as a participant in the Inspiring Women’s program and nominated for Deloitte Business Woman of the Year, showcasing a commitment to leadership and excellence in the field. I aim to leverage expertise to drive innovative tax solutions and mentor emerging talent in the industry.
I have strong focus on people development, specializing in coaching and training internal teams to enhance performance. I build lasting relationships with clients which has led to increased engagement and satisfaction. I am deeply committed to fostering an environment of empowerment and support, driving organizational success through effective collaboration, internally and externally.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager - Corporate and International Tax
Deloitte Australia
Sydney
06.2021 - Current
- Providing tax advisory services for a variety of tax issues, including structuring, consolidation, and international matters.
- Coordinating complex corporate tax filings for clients across the life sciences, consumer, and technology industries.
- Extensive experience in ATO reviews, including preparation, submission, and collation of responses, and managing client and ATO expectations.
- Preparing and reviewing tax provisions, deferred taxes, and tax notes for clients.
- Organizing and facilitating tax technical training sessions for internal staff.
- Providing structured coaching for four team members, and informal mentoring for all levels.
- Conducting group assessments and interviews for junior staff recruitment.
Tax Manager - Secondment
Sanofi Aventis Australia Pty Ltd
Sydney
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Part-time secondment completed while managing a full client workload on the Deloitte side.
- Collaborated with different teams to manage and support ATO review activities, including preparing and submitting responses on various RFIs, and managing the relationship with the ATO.
- Reviewed quarter-end and year-end closing entries related to taxes for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepared presentations for the CFO and Regional Tax Director on the potential impact of proposed changes in Australian tax law.
- Oversaw the preparation and lodgment of the Company Tax return, including completing analysis on the anti-hybrid rules, transfer pricing compliance requirements, and review of the R&D claim.
- Ensured that there was compliance with the tax governance manuals and processes.
- Managed the relationship with the external tax advisor.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders on budget forecasts.
Manager - Corporate & International Tax
Deloitte Australia
Melbourne/Sydney
12.2011 - 06.2021
- Maternity leave: August 2012 - July 2015, April 2016 - March 2017.
- Long service leave and career break: April 2021 – March 2022.
- Transitioned from Melbourne to Western Sydney.
- Seconded to Sydney Corporate and International Tax team.
- Managed the tax compliance process for a client that had been raided by the AFP.
Senior Analyst - Corporate & International Tax
Deloitte Australia
Sydney/Melbourne
07.2008 - 12.2011
- Secondment in the Mergers & Acquisitions team in Melbourne to assist with the preparation of due diligence reports and tax structuring option presentations.
- Secondment in the National Tax team in Melbourne to assist with drafting internal and external updates of emerging and newly enacted tax legislation and rulings.
- Provision of tax compliance and advisory services to clients in the Consumer, Energy, Automobile and mining industries.
Education
Masters of Law - Taxation
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW12-2009
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW12-2005
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW12-2003
Skills
- Multinational Tax Compliance
- Advisory
- Talent development
- Training
Accomplishments
- Deloitte Inspiring Women's program participant in 2024
- Finalist in Deloitte Business Woman of the Year in 2007
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tax Manager - Secondment
Sanofi Aventis Australia Pty Ltd
12.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Manager - Corporate and International Tax
Deloitte Australia
06.2021 - Current
Manager - Corporate & International Tax
Deloitte Australia
12.2011 - 06.2021
Senior Analyst - Corporate & International Tax
Deloitte Australia
07.2008 - 12.2011
Masters of Law - Taxation
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
University of Sydney
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