Assistant Vice President/Senior Manager, Tax

Shangri-La Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality and real estate company is seeking an Assistant Vice President/Senior Manager, Tax based in Singapore. This role involves overseeing tax compliance, planning strategic initiatives, and managing complexities across various jurisdictions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years experience in tax, including international tax principles and leadership skills. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Recognition programs

Colleague stay/travel perks

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in tax, with Big 4 and in-house multinational exposure.
• Strong knowledge of international tax principles, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tax compliance, tax planning, and strategic tax initiatives across various regions.
• Develop and implement effective global and regional tax strategies.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks across the Group.

Skills

International tax principles

Transfer pricing rules

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or related field

Job description

Career Opportunities: Assistant Vice President/Senior Manager, Tax (173945)

About Us
Find Your Shangri-La in Shangri-La.
Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, Shangri-La Group has grown from a single hotel business to a diverse and integrated global portfolio comprising quality real estate and investment properties, wellness and lifestyle facilities.

Today, the Group owns, operates and manages 100+ hotels under our family of five brands: Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Shangri-La Signatures, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders.

About the Role

As an Assistant Vice President/Senior Manager, Tax, you will hold a key role in overseeing tax compliance, tax planning, transfer pricing, and strategic tax initiatives for the SEAA, MEIA, Europe, America, Mongolia, Africa and other regions across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective global and regional tax strategies aligned with business objectives
• Advise on corporate structuring and financing activities with a focus on tax efficiency, strategic initiatives
• Identify opportunities to optimize and enhance the efficiency of existing transactional structures
• Oversee timely and accurate filing of corporate tax returns across all jurisdictions
• Ensure compliance with international and local tax laws and regulations (including BEPS, OECD Pillar 2, etc.)
• Manage tax provisions and disclosures under IFRS and local GAAP for Group reporting as necessary
• Develop and maintain global transfer pricing policies that comply with regulatory requirements and align with the Group’s operating model
• Propose and implement transfer pricing solutions for both localized and cross-border transactions
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks across the Group, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Lead and manage tax audits, investigations, and dispute resolution processes in coordination with external advisors and internal stakeholders
• Act as the primary point of contact for tax audits in key jurisdictions
• Serve as the principal tax advisor to senior leadership and collaborate with legal, finance, treasury, and business units

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or related field
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in tax, with a strong mix of Big 4 and in-house multinational exposure
• Strong knowledge of international tax principles, regional tax frameworks (especially Asia-Pacific), and transfer pricing rules
• Experience with tax structuring and cross-border transactions
• Familiarity with OECD, BEPS 2.0, and global minimum tax regulations
• Proven ability to manage complex tax projects and interact confidently with senior executives
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in both written and verbal English is a must
• Hospitality or real estate sector experience is a plus

Why Join Us

• A workplace that values your passion and supports self‑realization and personal growth.
• Structured learning and development pathways with real opportunities to advance your professional craft and leadership skills.
• Competitive benefits, recognition programs, and colleague stay/travel perks that reward your contribution and dedication.
• Teams that promote inclusion and respect, value diversity, and foster a secure environment where everyone can thrive

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcomed. All information provided by applicants will be treated in confidence and used only for recruitment purposes.

We appreciate your interest in joining us. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.