Director, Taxation Asia Pacific

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Why join us

• Meaningful impact: Contribute to investments that help shape Quebec's economy within a leading global organization.
• Growth and development: Grow alongside colleagues with diverse expertise who generously share their knowledge in an environment where you can thrive, continuously challenge yourself and reach your full potential.
• Collaborative environment: Be part of a collaborative environment where spontaneous exchanges and shared learning fuel our agility and effectiveness.
  
  

Over the years, we have built a strong culture based on four pillars: ambition to push ourselves further, accountability to bring our convictions to life, openness to grow through creative ideas, and collaboration to drive us toward the best outcomes.

Job Description

Within the Taxation team, the successful candidate will support the investment teams in Asia Pacific, including the infrastructure, private equity and real estate teams, in the analysis of investment transactions, by identifying and assessing tax risks to develop effective strategies that align with best practices and applicable standards. Reporting hierarchically to the Managing Director and regional head, the Director, Taxation will work closely with the Taxation team in Montréal, contribute to the development of tax practices, and promote collaboration and teamwork. This position will be based in Singapore or in Sydney.

What You Will Do

• Contract, supervise and coordinate the work of external tax consultants, including tax due diligence and structuring of new investments;
• Represent the taxation sector with various stakeholders involved in investments (Legal Affairs, managers and operations);
• Identify tax planning opportunities and related risks, as well as opportunities for tax savings by optimizing structures;
• Coordinate the preparation of tax returns with our external tax consultants and other team members;
• Manage tax audits and maintain relationships with tax authorities in the region;
• Analyse and monitor international tax developments, emerging issues, trends and regulatory developments, and evaluate potential impacts on La Caisse's activities to implement the changes necessary for compliance with the new rules.
  
  

What Makes You Unique

• Highly rigorous, dynamic and self-driven, with a strong capacity for initiative and sound decision-making abilities;
• Autonomous and multitasking abilities;
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environment;
• Excellent judgment, strong business acumen, and outstanding organizational skills;
• Team player, strong work ethic and customer service oriented.
  
  

What You Bring

• CPA designation, law degree or equivalent education;
• Master's degree in taxation or equivalent education;
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in taxation in the region;
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, international tax and transfer pricing;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Bilingual (English and French if possible) both written and spoken.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive total compensation
• Comprehensive health program
• Professional development and mobility opportunities
• Flexible work environment that supports work-life balance
• An exceptional workplace
  
  

Our hybrid model includes four (4) days per week in the office, along with an annual bank of flexible days of working from home, with the possibility of working outside the country.

We carefully review each application and directly contact those selected for an interview.

La Caisse is also committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion as key values and sees them as a source of enrichment and pride for all its employees. We offer equal employment opportunities to everyone. Women, visible/ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and individuals with disabilities are all encouraged to apply. If this job opportunity interests you, but you do not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to submit your application.

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