Senior Tax Manager

About us

We're a technology-driven financial services business operating across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. We work in a regulated environment, and we're growing quickly, with new products, new markets, and evolving entity structures. As we scale, we're building stronger tax governance and need someone who can lead it.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee and manage direct and indirect tax compliance across the Group's regional entities, including corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, and other applicable taxes.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review, and submission of tax returns, computations, and statutory filings across relevant jurisdictions.
• Manage tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and tax disclosures for financial reporting purposes in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Monitor changes in regional tax legislation and assess their implications for the Group's operations.
• Work closely with local finance teams and external tax advisors to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies aligned with the Group's business objectives and regional expansion plans.
• Provide tax advisory support on new business initiatives, product launches, financing arrangements, intercompany transactions, and corporate restructuring.
• Evaluate tax implications of cross-border transactions, including withholding tax, permanent establishment exposure, and international tax considerations.
• Identify opportunities to optimise the Group's tax position while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Legal, and business stakeholders to provide practical tax guidance on commercial decisions.

Transfer Pricing & International Tax

• Oversee the Group's transfer pricing framework, including intercompany arrangements, documentation, benchmarking, and compliance with local regulations.
• Review and advise on cross-border service arrangements, financing structures, and related-party transactions.
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and support compliance with relevant OECD guidelines and local tax requirements.
• Assess developments in international taxation, including BEPS initiatives and Pillar Two requirements, where applicable.

Tax Risk Management & Governance

• Establish and strengthen regional tax policies, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks arising from existing operations and new business activities.
• Manage tax audits, enquiries, and disputes with relevant tax authorities, working closely with external advisors where required.
• Maintain appropriate tax documentation and ensure readiness for regulatory reviews and audits.
• Drive improvements in tax processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership

• Act as the key tax advisor to senior management and regional Finance teams on tax-related matters.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, Treasury, Compliance, and business teams, to support strategic initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external tax consultants, auditors, and relevant tax authorities.
• Provide guidance to local Finance teams on tax compliance, reporting, and emerging tax developments.
• Support regional projects, including market entry, entity restructuring, and other strategic business initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or an equivalent qualification are preferred.
• At least 10 years of relevant tax experience, ideally with a combination of Big Four tax advisory and in-house regional tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore corporate taxation, GST, international tax, and transfer pricing regulations.
• Experience managing tax matters across multiple Southeast Asian jurisdictions, particularly Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, is highly advantageous.
• Prior experience in financial services, fintech, banking, consumer lending, or other regulated industries is preferred.
• Proven ability to advise on complex cross-border transactions, tax structuring, and regional tax planning matters.
• Experience managing tax audits, regulatory enquiries, and external tax advisors.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax matters into clear, practical recommendations for business stakeholders.