Senior Manager, Tax, Asia

About the role

Allianz Singapore is looking for a Senior Manager, Tax, Asia to act as the senior tax subject matter expert for the insurance business. The role covers tax advisory and strategy, tax reporting and compliance oversight, and tax risk management and controls, and sits within the Allianz Asia Pacific (AZAP) Tax Team. It involves close collaboration with Finance, Actuarial and Investment teams, Group Tax, regional stakeholders and external advisors.

Key responsibilities

• Tax advisory and strategy: develop tax-efficient strategies for the Singapore insurance business (product taxation, investment tax, reinsurance, restructuring, e-invoicing); advise on international tax, tax treaties, holding tax, transfer pricing and Pillar 2; review tax clauses in contracts; monitor tax developments and represent Allianz at industry bodies; advise senior management.
• Tax reporting and compliance: oversee CIT, GST, WHT, Pillar 2 and transfer pricing documentation; ensure accuracy of returns and filings; lead quarterly and annual tax reporting (effective tax rate, deferred tax, tax provision); coordinate with external tax agents, auditors and advisors.
• Tax risk management: identify uncertain tax positions, lead tax audit and controversy reviews with tax authorities, partner with Finance and the CFO, strengthen internal controls and maintain the tax governance framework.
• Team and collaboration: build relationships with OEs and tax colleagues across Asia Pacific and Germany, share knowledge, contribute to Group and regional initiatives, and develop AI and process automation solutions to improve efficiency.

Required profile

• Minimum 12 years of tax experience, including 4 years in a senior-level position.
• Qualified tax adviser (e.g. SCTP, ADIT, CTA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in insurance or financial services, with a strong preference for insurance.
• Experience with multinational organisations, tax audits, disputes and interactions with IRAS.
• Experience with tax technology tools and digital tax transformation.

Required skills

• Deep expertise in Singapore corporate income tax, GST and withholding tax.
• Strong knowledge of insurance taxation and MAS reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in IFRS tax accounting and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards.
• Strategic planning, negotiation, communication, analytical problem solving and change management.