Senior Tax Analyst

PPG; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a tax specialist to join our APAC regional tax team in Hong Kong. You will report to the APAC Tax Manager and support tax compliance and internal control implementations across the region.

Key responsibilities include overseeing income and indirect taxes, coordinating tax audits, transfer pricing documentation, and tax risk management. The role requires English and Mandarin fluency and a proactive, analytical approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a professional qualification.
• Around 4-6 years of China and/or Hong Kong tax experience from a Big 4 firm or MNC.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English and Mandarin.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills for complex stakeholder environments.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee income tax and indirect tax in China and other jurisdictions across the region.
• Coordinate and support tax audits and self-assessment.
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and controversy.
• Support internal control and risk management related to CIT, VAT, withholding tax and other taxes.
• Capture tax saving opportunities and collaborate with other functions for execution.

Skills

Communication skills

English & Mandarin

Analytical ability

Self-motivated

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

We are seeking a tax specialist to join our Asia Pacific regional tax team based in Hong Kong. This position will report directly to APAC Tax Manager and will support tax compliance and the implementation of tax-related internal control policies and processes in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee income tax and indirect tax in China and other jurisdictions across the region
• Coordinate and support tax audits and self-assessment
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and controversy
• Support internal control and risk management related to CIT, VAT, withholding tax and other taxes
• Capture tax saving opportunities and collaborate with other internal functions for execution

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a professional qualification
• Around 4-6 years of China and/or Hong Kong tax experience from a Big 4 firm or MNC
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English and Mandarin
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills to deal with complex situations involving various stakeholders
• Self-motivated and capable of working effectively with minimal supervision.

How we work:

At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

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