Melissa Mitchell

Executive summary

Melissa Mitchell joined BDO in Australia in 2012 and is a Director in Corporate and International Tax. She has extensive experience advising medium to large businesses, multinational groups and complex corporate structures, with a particular focus on the mining, energy and natural resources sectors.

Melissa specialises in delivering practical, commercially focused tax solutions across complex areas including tax effect accounting, income tax consolidation, thin capitalisation, international tax structuring and corporate restructures. She works closely with CFOs, heads of tax and finance leadership teams to manage risk, support transactions and align tax outcomes with broader business strategy.

Known as a trusted adviser, Melissa takes the time to understand her clients’ operations, commercial drivers and risk profiles. Her approach is pragmatic and solutions focused, supporting sustainable growth and strong governance outcomes for organisations operating across Australia and internationally.

Expertise

• Corporate and international tax advisory for mining, energy and natural resources companies across Australia and internationally, with a focus on practical implementation and governance
• Tax effect accounting preparation and review for large commercial and government corporations
• Corporate income tax compliance
• Domestic and international group restructures
• International tax planning and structuring
• Income tax consolidation
• Implementation of complex tax advice
• Tax governance support, including frameworks, policies and practical implementation

Qualifications and affiliations

• Chartered Accountant
• Chartered Tax Adviser
• Master of Taxation Law
• Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
• Member, CA ANZ
• Fellow, The Tax Institute