Senior Specialist/Manager, Regional Tax (Monee/Shopee)

About the role

This role sits within Sea's HQ Finance department, which supports the accounting and finance needs of Garena, Shopee and Monee across its regional markets. The Tax function keeps the Group compliant, risk-resilient and tax-efficient. You will manage and support the end-to-end tax lifecycle (tax planning, tax risk, compliance and controversy) and drive process improvements and tax automation for either the Monee or Shopee business.

Key responsibilities

• Support direct tax, indirect tax and transfer pricing matters with the relevant tax and finance teams
• Oversee tax compliance and reporting (CIT, VAT/GST, WHT, TP documentation and other filings) for accuracy, timeliness and alignment with group policy
• Assist in reviewing tax provisions, effective tax rates and cash tax positions, identifying drivers of material variances and potential risks
• Take part in tax feasibility assessments for local and regional initiatives and help design tax structures and intercompany arrangements with the Group Transfer Pricing team and external advisors
• Monitor tax risks, document key positions and help assess uncertain tax positions
• Coordinate tax controversies, audits and submissions with local finance teams and external advisors
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation standards, reporting workflows and tax automation, plus other assigned tasks

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. Chartered Accountant, ACCA)
• Advanced taxation qualifications or certifications are an advantage
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a tax function at a Big 4 firm or in a multinational
• Able to manage projects independently

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of direct and indirect taxes and transfer pricing regulations
• Experience with cross-border taxes and transfer pricing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills