Senior Tax Specialist

About the role

FedEx is hiring a Senior Tax Specialist based in Singapore. The role provides tax advisory support across multiple APAC markets, including Japan, Korea, Guam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. Reporting to the Tax leadership team, the specialist works with internal stakeholders and external tax advisors to manage tax risks, ensure compliance with local tax regulations and give strategic tax guidance, in close collaboration with APAC regional leadership and the Finance organization.

Key responsibilities

• Provide tax advisory support on business transactions, operational initiatives and tax matters, and recommend solutions to mitigate tax risks
• Conduct tax liability research and interpret tax legislation to support business decisions
• Assist with tax examinations, audits, appeals and inquiries from tax authorities, and keep tax documentation complete and accurate
• Support the development and maintenance of tax policies, procedures and governance frameworks
• Build relationships with external tax advisors and internal partners, and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders
• Support tax planning initiatives, monitor changes in tax legislation and identify improvements to tax processes and internal controls

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law or a related discipline; CPA or equivalent professional tax qualification preferred
• 4+ years of experience in accounting, finance, taxation or tax advisory
• Experience supporting multinational organizations or regional tax operations across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, able to explain tax recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences

Required skills

• Knowledge of tax regulations, tax research, compliance and tax risk management
• Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills

What we offer

• Remuneration package with performance incentive, medical and life insurance
• Career growth through internal promotions, job rotations, training and leadership programs
• 24/7 access to learning platforms and hybrid work arrangements
• Health and wellness, employee assistance, rewards and recognition programs, and employee discounts