Assistant Manager, Tax

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Manager, Tax in Hong Kong. This crucial role involves maintaining effective tax management and compliance to support organisational goals, requiring expertise in Hong Kong tax compliance, transfer pricing, and advisory.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and has at least 7 years of experience in taxation from in-house or Big 4, with knowledge of Hong Kong and international tax laws. Proficiency in both English and Chinese is essential.

This position offers a dynamic work environment with the opportunity to contribute to global tax compliance projects.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in taxation from in-house or Big 4.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong, PRC and international tax laws.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Manage Hong Kong tax provision review and profits tax returns preparation.
• Prepare formal objections and responses to IRD's queries.
• Support preparation of transfer pricing documentation and research.

Skills

Taxation expertise

Transfer pricing

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills in English and Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional accounting qualification (HKICPA or equivalent)

Tools

Tax software including e-Filing tools

Job description

Company overview

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited is a holding company of the publicly-listed conglomerate Swire Pacific Ltd. Our Taxation Department is inviting candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Manager, Tax. The Swire Group is a diversified, global organization with businesses in property, aviation, beverages and food chain, as well as marine and trading & industrial activities. Its core focus is in Asia, with key operations in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Within Asia, Swire's activities come under the Group's publicly quoted arm, Swire Pacific Limited, which is the largest shareholder in Swire Properties and Cathay Pacific Airways.

Role: Assistant Manager, Tax. The position is crucial for maintaining effective tax management and compliance to support the organisation’s strategic goals. The job holder supports Hong Kong tax compliance, transfer pricing, and desktop research. The person would also assist with global minimum top-up tax compliance, international tax advisory, restructuring, tax planning and M&A projects.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with operating companies to manage Hong Kong tax provision review, profits tax returns and computations preparation, and liaise with external service provider for the preparation of domestic minimum top-up tax notifications and tax returns
• Prepare formal objections and holdover applications. Liaise with operating companies for the preparation of responses to Inland Revenue Department (IRD)'s query letters, discuss technical tax issues and monitor tax status of Swire Group's Hong Kong companies
• Manage the tagging and conversion of files into iXBRL format with the use of e-filing tools, and upload them to IRD’s designated tax portal for the electronic filing of Hong Kong profits tax returns, supplementary forms and supporting documents
• Collaborate with the People Department to collect and review travel itineraries of overseas secondees for determining their chargeability to Hong Kong Salaries Tax
• Support the preparation of transfer pricing documentation, including Master File, Local Files and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCr) notifications
• Conduct desktop research on international tax regulations and development, and assist in obtaining Hong Kong tax resident certificates for claiming treaty benefits for cross-border transactions
• Participate in tax audits, group restructuring, and capital gains tax filings for Chinese Mainland and ASEAN subsidiaries
• Assist in M&A transactions by conducting desktop research and advising on tax-efficient investment holding structure, performing due diligence, and assessing tax implications/exposures
• Handle tax-related enquiries from operating companies and provide technical guidance on compliance matters
• Contribute to special projects, including but not limited to tax health checks, field audits, and global minimum top-up tax compliance

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• At least 7 years’ relevant experience in the taxation field, either from in-house or Big 4 professional service firms, with exposure to a variety of tax jurisdictions
• A professional accounting qualification such as HKICPA or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of the prevailing Hong Kong, PRC and international tax laws and regulations, and their practical application
• Demonstrated expertise in transfer pricing, and conducting desktop research on emerging tax issues
• Sound knowledge of tax software including e-Filing tools, IRD’s tax portals, and digital tools to enhance the efficiency of tax analysis and tax compliance
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with familiarity using emerging AI-powered tools in daily work
• Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)

Application deadline: 19 June 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with different abilities, experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to creating an accessible recruitment process. If you are unable to submit your application online, or require any accommodations or special assistance during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at [e-mail] or by mailing to 5/F One Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. We will contact all shortlisted candidates. All personal data collected will be kept strictly confidential, used solely for recruitment and selection purposes, and handled in accordance with the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.