Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager to lead our clients Tax Department with a focus on the APAC region. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of tax regulations and practices across multiple APAC countries. This role requires a strategic thinker who can navigate complex tax environments, provide guidance to cross-functional teams, and drive compliance initiatives effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Tax Strategy Development: Develop and implement tax strategies tailored to the unique regulatory environments of APAC countries. Collaborate with senior leadership to align tax objectives with overall business goals.
- Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and reporting requirements in APAC countries. Oversee the preparation and submission of accurate and timely tax returns, ensuring adherence to local laws and regulations.
- Tax Planning and Optimization: Identify opportunities for tax planning and optimization across the APAC region. Proactively analyze tax implications of business decisions and provide strategic recommendations to minimize tax liabilities.
- Transfer Pricing: Lead transfer pricing initiatives, including documentation, analysis, and compliance across APAC jurisdictions. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure transfer pricing policies are aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Risk Management: Assess and mitigate tax risks associated with operations in APAC countries. Develop and implement effective risk management strategies to safeguard the company's interests and maintain compliance with local tax laws.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with finance, legal, and other departments to provide tax guidance and support for business initiatives in the APAC region. Serve as a subject matter expert on tax matters, providing training and support as needed.
- Tax Audits and Disputes: Manage tax audits and disputes with tax authorities in APAC countries. Represent the company in discussions with tax authorities, ensuring compliance with regulations and resolving issues efficiently.
- Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, and service providers in APAC countries. Ensure effective coordination and communication to support the company's tax objectives and initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
- Extensive experience (8+ years) in tax management, with a focus on APAC countries.
- In-depth knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and practices across multiple APAC jurisdictions.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing tax strategies to optimize tax efficiency and compliance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex tax issues and provide strategic recommendations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Experience managing tax audits, disputes, and relationships with tax authorities.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience leading and developing a team of tax professionals.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in taxation or related field.
- Experience working in a multinational corporation with operations in APAC countries.
- Fluency in multiple languages spoken in the APAC region.
- Certification or accreditation in international taxation (e.g., CTA, CFA).
