Regional Tax Manager

About the role

Olam Food Ingredients, a global leader in food and beverage ingredients, is hiring a Regional Tax Manager for its tax team at its Global Headquarters in Singapore (Marina One). The role manages tax affairs across Singapore and the wider APAC region, working alongside finance and business leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead corporate tax affairs for Olam entities in Singapore, including the Global HQ and trading and financing entities, partnering with the corporate finance team and the external tax agent
• Oversee tax compliance for Singapore and APAC entities
• Support tax planning across Singapore and APAC
• Manage quarter-end and year-end tax provisions for Singapore and APAC entities
• Manage tax authority engagement across APAC, working with corporate finance and external tax advisors
• Manage Singapore government agency incentive programmes, including leading engagement with the agencies
• Work with key stakeholders to understand the tax impact of business operations and communicate tax needs clearly
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business, giving practical tax advice and guidance across APAC

Required profile

• Degree in Accountancy, Taxation, ACCA or equivalent
• Around 4-8 years of Singapore tax experience; some regional exposure is also favourable
• High standards, self-motivated, organised and meticulous, able to work independently and under time pressure
• Skilled at prioritising and managing deadlines while handling a diverse range of issues

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of Singapore tax rules, including GST
• Up to date with the global tax environment
• Strong numerical, analytical and communication skills