Tax Manager – ASEAN Countries

About the role

Our client are looking for a hands‑on and proactive Tax Manager to support the Group’s tax matters across Singapore and the wider ASEAN region, including Greater China and India. The role oversees tax compliance, reporting, transfer‑pricing and provides tax advisory to internal stakeholders while driving process improvements and strategic projects.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations, including transfer‑pricing requirements, across all regional entities.
• Oversee timely review and filing of corporate tax returns in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and recommend strategies to manage risks and reduce tax exposure.
• Maintain documentation for intra‑group transactions to support transfer‑pricing compliance.
• Review business arrangements to ensure alignment with transfer‑pricing policies.
• Manage tax reporting processes, including provision balances, deferred tax assets/liabilities and annual tax accounting.
• Set up and maintain a central database for Group tax reporting and BEPS Pillar 2 readiness.
• Provide tax advice on business transactions, contracts, M&A, intercompany arrangements and HR‑related tax issues.
• Support applications for tax incentives and government grants.
• Handle tax audits and queries from authorities together with local Finance teams.
• Monitor tax law changes and assess their impact on business operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, systems and controls.

Required profile

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in multinational companies handling regional tax matters.
• Strong technical knowledge of direct and indirect taxes with experience in transfer‑pricing.
• Solid accounting and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply tax laws independently.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Required skills

• Transfer pricing
• Direct tax
• Indirect tax
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint