Asia Regional Tax Leader - CbCR & BEPS Expert

Better Chance; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Chance in Singapore seeks a Regional Tax Leader to oversee governance, transfer pricing, planning and compliance across Asia (China, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and India). The role reports to senior leadership, manages a small regional team, and focuses on optimizing the regional tax footprint while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Senior candidates from top-tier firms with Big 4 experience are preferred; seniority may be Assistant Director or Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Tax Law, Tax Economics, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant tax experience in an international business environment, including approximately 5 years at a Big 4 firm.
• Proven track record overseeing multi-country tax functions across Southeast Asia and dealing directly with local tax authorities.
• Industry background: large-scale multinational manufacturing exposure with Group-level CbCR and BEPS Pillar 2 experience preferred.
• Prior people management experience (this role oversees 2 direct reports).

Responsibilities

• Oversee tax governance, transfer pricing, and compliance across Asia.
• Coordinate and align tax positions of all Asian entities with Group Tax Strategy.
• Design and maintain tax structures while optimizing costs and revenues.
• Provide strategic tax advice to directors and senior management for decision-making.
• Lead cross-border tax planning for restructurings, M&A, investments, and divestments.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities; drive incentive initiatives and monitor compliance.
• Draft and coordinate transfer pricing documentation and CBCR/BEPS Pillar 2 reporting.

Job description

Better Chance in Singapore seeks a Regional Tax Leader to oversee governance, transfer pricing, planning and compliance across Asia (China, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and India). The role reports to senior leadership, manages a small regional team, and focuses on optimizing the regional tax footprint while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Senior candidates from top-tier firms with Big 4 experience are preferred; seniority may be Assistant Director or Director