Manager / Senior Manager, Regional Tax

Get to know the Role:

The Regional Tax Manager will support all aspects of tax functions with focus on business advisory, strategy, planning and M&A in both direct and indirect taxes, as well as transfer pricing matters.

Assisting the head of tax in the regional team, He/She will be involved in:

• Tax assignments that encompass research on and implementing various initiatives in respective countries in the SEA region;

• Work with various  stakeholders to understand the business and advising them the tax impacts on the business operations in a fast-paced digital and technology business environment.

The day-to-day activities:

• Support country finance/local tax teams in ensuring timely preparation of tax computations and submission of tax returns to the respective Tax Authorities, including advising on positions to be taken

• Support on tax questions during negotiations with customers and suppliers, if any

• Maintaining the interface to tax advisors and outsource partners in the relevant countries

• Support country finance/local tax teams with interaction with local Tax authorities in case of queries or tax audits

• Provide advice in relation to tax structuring of acquisitions and new JV

• Leveraging technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of tax function regionally

• Advise and assist in relation to transfer pricing, both within the region and in-country level, ensuring compliance and promoting best practice.

The must haves:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience gained in Big 4 and/or MNC in-house  tax function.

• Good team player

• Good communication skills