Tax Manager APAC

Emma – The Sleep Company; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Emma - The Sleep Company is seeking a Global Tax professional to oversee tax matters for its legal entities across the APAC region. The role focuses on compliance, reporting, transfer pricing support, audits, and process improvements to ensure alignment with global policies and local regulations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage tax risks, drive efficiency, and implement IT-enabled tax initiatives across the region.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance processes for CIT, WHT, VAT, and other local corporate taxes.
• Prepare tax reporting for monthly and annual closings, current and deferred taxes, VAT, and withholding taxes.
• Track and address relevant tax topics in each country, keeping the organization aligned with global tax policies.
• Manage inquiries from tax authorities across the APAC region.
• Support and coordinate local tax audits and controversies with working papers and documentation.
• Collaborate with tax and accounting teams to manage tax risks and identify optimization opportunities.
• Lead IT-enabled initiatives to improve efficiency in tax operations.

Job description

As a member of our Global Tax team, you will oversee all tax matters for our legal entities across the APAC region. Your responsibilities will include:

• Tax Compliance & Reporting

  • Monitor compliance processes for CIT, WHT, VAT, and other local corporate taxes, ensuring timely monthly and annual filings.

  • Prepare tax reporting for monthly and annual closings, covering current and deferred taxes, VAT, and withholding taxes.

  • Track and address relevant tax topics in each country, keeping the organization aligned with global tax policies and local regulations.

• Transfer Pricing & Policy Development

  • Support the continuous development of local transfer pricing policies, reporting, and documentation.

  • Stay updated on international and local tax law developments to ensure compliance and optimization.

• Tax Authority Engagement & Audits

  • Manage inquiries from tax authorities across the region.

  • Support and coordinate local tax audits and controversies by preparing working papers, documentation, and deliverables, while maintaining strong internal controls.

• Collaboration & Risk Management

  • Work closely with tax and accounting teams to actively manage tax risks and identify opportunities for tax optimization.

  • Contribute to tax projects involving processes, technology, and operations.

• Process Improvement & Innovation

  • Drive enhancements to tax processes, controls, reporting systems, and documentation.

  • Lead IT-enabled initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy in tax operations.