Our client is a leading Singapore-based supply chain and logistics solutions provider with a strong presence across Asia and globally. The company partners with multinational corporations across industries to deliver integrated logistics, distribution, and supply chain solutions. They are on a lookout for a Tax Manager, who is hands-on and proactive team player who helps to manage and oversee the Group's tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax reporting and provide tax
advisory to internal stakeholders; and to support projects and ad-hoc duties, as required from time to time. To drive tax process improvement and strengthen tax controls and to drive best practices within the Group.
Tax Governance & Strategy
- Support the Head of Tax in ensuring compliance with tax and transfer pricing regulations across Singapore and regional entities (Greater China, India, ASEAN).
- Assist in implementing the Group Tax Strategy, including tax policies, controls, and best practices.
- Drive tax optimization initiatives and process improvements to enhance tax compliance efficiency.
- Support the development of tax-efficient structures for investments, intra-group financing, shared services, and cross-border transactions.
- Monitor tax regulatory developments and update group tax governance and transfer pricing policies accordingly.
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Oversee tax compliance processes with the Finance team, ensuring accurate and timely tax filings.
- Manage Group tax reporting, including tax provisioning, deferred tax balances, and tax accounting reviews.
- Develop and maintain a central tax database to support reporting, analytics, and BEPS Pillar 2 requirements.
- Perform tax analysis and provide insights to manage and mitigate tax risks.
Transfer Pricing
- Manage preparation of transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking studies, and tax position papers with regional finance teams.
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance for all intra-group transactions.
- Conduct operational transfer pricing reviews to align business activities with group policies.
Tax Advisory & Business Support
- Provide tax advisory on business transactions, cross-border activities, and internal projects.
- Support M&A activities and internal strategic initiatives.
- Advise HR on tax matters related to international assignments.
- Review contracts for tax risk management and support applications for tax incentives or government grants.
Tax Audit & Regulatory Matters
- Manage tax audits and liaise with tax authorities together with local finance teams.
- Monitor tax law developments and assess business impact.
Other
- Deliver internal tax training and provide guidance to finance teams across the Group.
- Perform other tax-related duties as required.
Requirements
- Degree in Accountancy or professional tax qualification.
- Strong knowledge of direct tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English and Mandarin to support China entities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
