Tax Manager - APAC & Global Transfer Pricing

sabre; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance-based bonuses

Healthcare coverage

Generous PTO and holidays

Retirement planning support

Flexible work options

Job summary

Sabre is seeking a Tax Manager - APAC & Global Transfer Pricing to join our global Tax Accounting team. The role covers global TP matters and APAC direct tax compliance, US GAAP tax accounting (ASC 740) and regional statutory audits.

You will partner with APAC-based senior managers and report to the Global Senior Director of Tax Accounting, ensuring intercompany pricing models and tax frameworks support multi-year growth while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate tax experience in MNEs or Big 4 with TP and APAC focus.
• Strong knowledge of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, US GAAP ASC 740, and APAC tax reporting frameworks.
• Proven financial modeling capabilities and experience defending TP positions and direct tax filings during audits.
• Ability to translate complex international tax concepts into clear, actionable business strategies across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review global transfer pricing calculations, intercompany true-ups and TP documentation (Master File, Local Files, CbCR).
• Draft, execute and maintain intercompany agreements aligning with tax structure and cash management.
• Assist APAC-based Tax Accounting with ASC 740 provisions for APAC entities, including current and deferred taxes.
• Oversee timely direct tax return filings and disclosures for APAC jurisdictions.
• Respond to direct tax and transfer pricing audits and inquiries from regional authorities.
• Monitor OECD BEPS 2.0 and regional TP regulations to maintain proactive compliance.

Skills

Transfer Pricing

US GAAP (ASC 740)

Financial Modeling

APAC Tax

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

CPA/CA or Master’s in Taxation

Job description

Powering the agentic revolution in travel. Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world's largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide.

We are seeking a Tax Manager - APAC & Global Transfer Pricing to join our global Tax Accounting team, where innovation knows no borders. The Tax Accounting team ensures financial integrity, regulatory compliance and strategic tax alignment across all international operations. By delivering precise financial guidance and robust tax risk management, the team protects corporate assets and supports sustainable global expansion. With an inclusive culture and flexible work environment, we work together with boldness, curiosity and commitment so we can all win together.

As Tax Manager - APAC & Global Transfer Pricing, you will hold a dual-purpose role split equally between global transfer pricing matters and APAC direct tax compliance, US GAAP tax accounting (ASC 740) and regional statutory audits. Reporting directly to the Global Senior Director of Tax Accounting, you will also partner closely with the APAC-based Senior Manager of Tax Accounting on regional execution. This role ensures intercompany pricing models and regional tax frameworks directly support multi-year growth strategies, financial guidance and strict regulatory compliance while contributing to a high-performing global finance function.

What you'll do

• Review global transfer pricing calculations, intercompany true-ups and global TP documentation, including Master File, Local Files and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR).
• Partner with Legal and Treasury to draft, execute and maintain intercompany agreements that align with corporate tax structure and support cash management and debt refinancing.
• Assist the APAC-based Senior Manager of Tax Accounting with quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision processes for APAC legal entities, including current and deferred taxes, valuation allowances and uncertain tax positions (FIN 48).
• Support the oversight of timely, accurate direct tax return filings and disclosures for local statutory audits across all APAC jurisdictions.
• Act as a key resource in responding to direct tax and transfer pricing audits and inquiries from regional tax authorities to defend tax positions.
• Monitor global tax legislation, including OECD BEPS 2.0 (Pillar One and Pillar Two) and regional transfer pricing regulations, to maintain proactive forward-looking compliance.

What you'll bring

Required qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of corporate tax experience within a multinational enterprise or Big 4 firm, with heavy technical emphasis on Transfer Pricing and APAC regional direct tax.
• Deep technical capability across OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, US GAAP (ASC 740) and APAC local statutory tax reporting frameworks.
• Proven financial modeling capabilities and experience defending transfer pricing positions and direct tax filings during tax authority audits.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex international tax concepts into clear, actionable business strategies across cross-functional teams.

Preferred qualifications

• Active CPA, CA or Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting or Economics.

Benefits that support you

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonuses
• Flexible work options
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Strong retirement planning support
• Family-friendly benefits
• Professional development opportunities

We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as your application progresses.

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role will proceed in the selection process.