Tarun D'souza
About Tarun D'souza
Tarun D'souza is a Senior Manager in International Tax with extensive experience in tax advisory roles across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, mining, and energy. He currently works at Afterpay and has previously held positions at notable companies such as INPEX, Newcrest Mining, and BDO.
Work at Afterpay
Currently, Tarun D'souza serves as the Senior Manager of International Tax at Afterpay. He has held this position since 2020, accumulating four years of experience in managing international tax matters within the FinTech sector. His role involves overseeing tax compliance and strategy, ensuring that Afterpay adheres to international tax regulations while optimizing financial outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Tarun D'souza holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Finance and Accounting from Curtin University of Technology. He further enhanced his qualifications by obtaining a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in corporate and international tax consulting.
Background
Tarun D'souza has a diverse professional background in tax advisory roles across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, mining, and energy. He began his career as an intern in Financial Planning & Analysis at BHP in 2008. Over the years, he has worked in significant roles at organizations such as BDO, INPEX, Newcrest Mining, and Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, contributing to his extensive knowledge in international tax management.
Achievements in Tax Advisory
Throughout his career, Tarun D'souza has contributed to various tax strategy developments and financial decision-making processes. Notably, during his secondment at INPEX, he enhanced project economics analysis, which improved financial decision-making. His role at Newcrest Mining involved focusing on tax strategy development for operations in Australia and the Americas, showcasing his ability to influence tax management in complex environments.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Afterpay, Tarun D'souza held several key positions in tax advisory. He worked as a Senior Tax Advisor at Newcrest Mining from 2017 to 2018 and as a Principal Tax Advisor at Australian Pharmaceutical Industries from 2018 to 2020. His earlier experience includes a three-year tenure as a Senior Consultant in Corporate & International Tax at BDO from 2009 to 2012, and a four-year role as a Tax Advisor at INPEX from 2013 to 2017.