APAC M&A Tax Strategy Lead (VP/Associate Director)

ConnectedGroup; Singapore; On-site; SGD 280,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedGroup is seeking a senior tax professional to lead M&A tax strategy across APAC. You will direct tax due diligence, deal structuring, and cross-border transaction mechanics for acquisitions, joint ventures, spin-offs, and divestitures.

As the primary tax advisor to regional leadership, you will optimize holding structures, transfer pricing models, and global tax risk management while partnering with external advisors and Big 4 auditors to ensure compliant financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive tax experience within Big 4 transaction tax practices and/or corporate M&A tax functions in global MNCs.
• Deep knowledge of international tax frameworks, cross-border M&A mechanics, transfer pricing, indirect taxes, and treaty analysis across APAC jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• M&A tax strategy leadership across APAC including tax due diligence, deal structuring, valuation modeling, and cross-border transaction mechanics.
• Lead post-merger tax integration, optimize holding structures and transfer pricing models.
• Provide strategic tax advisory to regional leadership, embedding tax planning into deals and initiatives.
• Manage cross-border tax controversy, audits, and APA negotiations with regional authorities.
• Evaluate impact of OECD BEPS 2.0 and local reforms on cross-border transaction models.
• Coordinate external audits and ensure robust internal controls for tax positions.

Skills

M&A tax strategy

Cross-border tax

APAC tax

Transfer pricing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or Law

CPA/ACCA/CTA/Chartered Accountant designation

Job description

ConnectedGroup is seeking a senior tax professional to lead M&A tax strategy across APAC. You will direct tax due diligence, deal structuring, and cross-border transaction mechanics for acquisitions, joint ventures, spin-offs, and divestitures.

As the primary tax advisor to regional leadership, you will optimize holding structures, transfer pricing models, and global tax risk management while partnering with external advisors and Big 4 auditors to ensure compliant financial reporting.