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Department Finance - Tax
Reporting to Tax Director - South Asia Region
Role Permanent
Cluster Tax Manager - Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand
The role
The purpose of this position role is to lead the cluster tax function (Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand) based on strategic direction and ensure full compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions. This role serves as a vital link for Market tax strategies, tasked with optimizing the company's overall tax position through effective planning and execution of robust tax policies. Additionally, they will be involved in seeing opportunities for tax benefits and efficiencies, proactively mitigating risks, limiting costs, and building collaborative relationships across Markets stakeholders to integrate tax considerations into JTI's broader financial and business decisions.
This position will also assist the Cluster Tax Director in projects and initiatives relating to other cluster markets in South Asia on an as-needed basis.
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of tax strategy, policies, and procedures (including JSOX controls), and tax risk analysis. Mitigate tax risks and find opportunities to improve tax efficiency.
- Ensure that global and local tax requirements are properly reflected in internal processes, monitor compliance on an ongoing basis, and drive remediation where gaps are identified. Mitigate tax risks and proactively find opportunities to improve tax efficiency and support business objectives.
- Handle tax angles of business models set up, sourcing changes, new business flows, and conversions. Communicate and coordinate with the stakeholders, e.g., Finance, Legal, CA&C.
- Provide tax input at the planning stage of new initiatives, assess the tax implications of proposed structures, and recommend compliant and efficient solutions. Communicate and coordinate optimally with key partners to ensure alignment and timely implementation.
- Supervise tax & customs audit and tax litigation with the support of partners. Communicate with tax/customs authorities and the tax advisor as the point of contact.
- Act as the main point of contact with tax and customs authorities as well as external tax advisors, ensuring consistent and well-supported positions. Oversee the preparation of responses, documentation, and appeals, assess potential exposures, and develop strategies to resolve disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Lead, guide, and motivate the verticalized tax team. Ensure the development and growth of the team and provide proper training.
- Set clear objectives and priorities, provide coaching and constructive feedback, and ensure effective collaboration within the team and with other functions. Drive the development and growth of team members through on-the-job learning and targeted training, building a strong succession pipeline.
- Assist the Cluster Tax Director in tax projects relating to other cluster markets in South Asia, when requested.
- Contribute technical input and local market insights to the projects, reviews, and restructurings, ensuring consistency with cluster and global tax strategies. Support cross-market coordination, sharing of standard methodologies, and harmonization of tax processes across the South Asia cluster.
Requirements
- University degree in Tax, Finance, or Accounting. LLM or MBA is a plus
- At least 7 years of work experience in corporate tax, transfer pricing, or indirect tax.
- Experience in multicountry tax
- Excellent English communication skills
- Experience in Big 4 firms is a plus.
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Next Steps
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.
