APAC Tax Leader: Transfer Pricing & Compliance

Gates; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates seeks a Senior Corporate Tax Leader to oversee APAC tax matters, including income tax, transfer pricing, VAT/GST, and planning. You will drive compliance, provision reviews, and audit defense while partnering with HQ tax and regional teams to align with corporate objectives.

You will manage cross-functional initiatives, mentor a tax team, and ensure timely, accurate tax reporting across APAC, with readiness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA in Tax preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of corporate tax experience in large firms or multinationals.
• Strong understanding of FAS 109, ASC 740, and tax accounting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management at senior levels.
• Willingness to travel within APAC.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional tax for APAC including income tax, VAT/GST, transfer pricing, and tax planning.
• Oversee quarterly tax provisions and uncertain tax positions.
• Manage tax audits and interactions with authorities.
• Collaborate with HQ tax, regional finance, and business leaders.
• Develop tax-efficient funding strategies with Treasury.

Skills

Leadership

Tax strategy

Transfer pricing

Audit & compliance

English proficiency

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA in Tax

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Gates seeks a Senior Corporate Tax Leader to oversee APAC tax matters, including income tax, transfer pricing, VAT/GST, and planning. You will drive compliance, provision reviews, and audit defense while partnering with HQ tax and regional teams to align with corporate objectives.

You will manage cross-functional initiatives, mentor a tax team, and ensure timely, accurate tax reporting across APAC, with readiness to travel as needed.