Regional Tax Manager

About the job

Reporting to the CFO, you will be the key finance person responsible for overseeing statutory, tax, trade, and business licence compliance matters across the regional subsidiaries. You will be involved in coordinating the preparation and filing of annual tax returns, managing tax audits with external consultants, and ensuring that all financial and tax reporting requirements are met. You will handle correspondence with tax authorities, keep transfer pricing and service fee agreements up-to-date, and review operating margin forecasts to ensure timely adjustments. Additionally, you will be looked to prepare for BEPS compliance, monitoring tax incentive schemes, managing legal entity structures for risk mitigation, and providing informed advice on tax and legal implications of cross-border agreements. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams and external consultants to address tax issues and streamline processes, with an openness to taking on expanded compliance responsibilities.

Skills and experience required

• Degree holder in Finance, Accounting or relevant disciplines with professional qualifications
• Relevant experience in tax accounting, compliance, transfer pricing analysis, and statutory compliance in Regional Capacity, with a hands-on approach to tax, transfer pricing, and trade compliance matters
• Ability to independently conduct research and provide decision support on regional tax issues.
• Strong project management skills, including forecasting, project planning, and timeline development
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment and the ability to engage effectively with all levels of management
• Self-motivated with a growth mindset and the ability to work independently to make impactful contributions
• Ability to conduct teleconferences with tax professionals and senior management, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines