Assistant Manager, Tax (Americas)

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD is seeking a Senior Tax professional to lead corporate tax activities across the United States, Mexico and Brazil within a multinational group. You will coordinate with external advisors, review tax filings and provide advisory support on cross-border transactions.

Reporting to the Tax Director, you will collaborate with Finance, Legal and Treasury to embed tax considerations in business decisions and support audits and transfer pricing matters.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Taxation, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of tax experience gained within Big 4, tax advisory firms and multinational corporations.
• Experience managing regional/US tax matters, including exposure to federal and state tax requirements, is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of corporate income tax, tax compliance processes and cross-border transactions.
• Comfortable working with external advisors and coordinating tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate tax compliance activities across the United States, Mexico and Brazil, ensuring timely and accurate filing obligations are met.
• Coordinate closely with external tax agents and advisors on federal, state and local tax matters across the Americas region.
• Review tax returns, tax provisions and supporting schedules prepared by external service providers.
• Provide tax advisory support on commercial transactions, intercompany arrangements, business initiatives and cross-border activities.
• Support tax audits, investigations and enquiries raised by tax authorities, working with local advisors to manage risk and resolution.
• Assist with transfer pricing matters, withholding taxes, tax treaty considerations and cross-border cash flows.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the impact of new developments on business operations.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Treasury and commercial stakeholders to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into business decisions.

Skills

Tax compliance

Cross-border tax

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Taxation/Finance

Job description

• Global leader in industrial logistics solutions
• Broad advisory and compliance exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established multinational organisation operating within the industrial and logistics sector, with a global presence across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. The business is recognised for its international footprint, cross-border operations and continued focus on operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Job Description

Reporting to the Tax Director, you will:

• Manage corporate tax compliance activities across the United States, Mexico and Brazil, ensuring timely and accurate filing obligations are met.
• Coordinate closely with external tax agents and advisors on federal, state and local tax matters across the Americas region.
• Review tax returns, tax provisions and supporting schedules prepared by external service providers.
• Provide tax advisory support on commercial transactions, intercompany arrangements, business initiatives and cross-border activities.
• Support tax audits, investigations and enquiries raised by tax authorities, working with local advisors to manage risk and resolution.
• Assist with transfer pricing matters, withholding taxes, tax treaty considerations and cross-border cash flows.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the impact of new developments on business operations.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Treasury and commercial stakeholders to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into business decisions.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in Accountancy, Taxation, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of tax experience gained within Big 4, tax advisory firms and multinational corporations.
• Experience managing regional/US tax matters, including exposure to federal and state tax requirements, is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of corporate income tax, tax compliance processes and cross-border transactions.
• Comfortable working with external advisors and coordinating tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset.

What's on Offer

• Broad ownership of tax matters across a strategically important Americas portfolio.
• Exposure to both compliance and advisory responsibilities within a multinational environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior tax and finance leaders on cross-border business initiatives.