Our client is a globally established shipping and logistics organisation headquartered in Singapore, seeking a Group Tax Manager to take ownership of its tax strategy, governance and compliance across a diverse international footprint.
This is a high-impact Group role combining technical tax expertise, strategic advisory and hands-on execution. You will partner closely with senior leadership, the Group CFO and key business functions on complex cross-border transactions, tax planning and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Group's tax strategy, governance and risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
- Oversee corporate tax, withholding tax, GST/VAT and transfer pricing compliance and reporting.
- Drive the Group's transfer pricing framework, including intercompany and cross-border arrangements.
- Advise senior management on M&A, investments, restructurings, financing and new business initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for tax efficiency while maintaining a strong risk and compliance framework.
- Lead tax audits, enquiries, disputes and engagements with tax authorities and external advisors.
- Build strong partnerships across Finance, Treasury, Legal, Procurement and business teams.
- Present key tax risks, opportunities and recommendations to senior leadership and the Group CFO.
- Lead and develop the tax team where applicable.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant tax experience, ideally within a multinational/regional organisation, Big Four or international tax advisory firm.
- Strong expertise across corporate tax, withholding tax, GST/VAT and transfer pricing.
- Experience managing tax matters across multiple jurisdictions and complex cross-border transactions.
- Exposure to tax planning, M&A, restructuring, financing and tax audits is highly advantageous.
- Strong commercial acumen, someone who can translate technical tax matters into practical business advice.
- Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels.
- CA / ACCA / CPA / CTA or equivalent qualification preferred.
It's an opportunity to take a Group-level tax leadership role within a global maritime and logistics business, with broad regional exposure, senior stakeholder visibility and the opportunity to influence the organisation's tax strategy and governance.
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