Group Tax Assistant Director

Space Executive; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Executive is seeking a Group Tax Assistant Director to oversee tax strategy, compliance and transfer pricing for its Asian entities, with a focus on Greater China, based in Singapore.

You will own the tax framework, develop efficient structures for regional operations, and advise on tax implications of M&A and new initiatives. You will lead transfer pricing, Country-by-Country Reporting, and BEPS Pillar Two readiness, coordinating with authorities as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Tax or a related field, with at least 8 years of tax experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of international and cross-border tax, transfer pricing and BEPS, with hands-on experience in multiple Asian jurisdictions.
• Comfortable dealing with tax authorities, plus strong commercial sense, project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin, to work with China-based entities.

Responsibilities

• Own the tax framework for the group’s Asian entities, making sure positions match local laws and group tax policy and that tax risks are identified and managed early.
• Develop and implement tax-efficient structures for regional operations, including for restructurings, incentive programmes and cross-border transactions.
• Advise senior management and the board on the tax implications of M&A, investments, divestments and new business initiatives.
• Lead transfer pricing across the region, including documentation, benchmarking and economic analysis that support group pricing policies.
• Manage the group’s Country-by-Country Reporting and work towards BEPS Pillar Two readiness.
• Run the regional tax compliance calendar so returns are filed on time, and coordinate with finance teams, external advisors and tax authorities, including during audits and enquiries.
• Track tax developments across Asia and China and turn them into practical recommendations for the business.

Skills

International tax

Transfer pricing

BEPS

Stakeholder management

Mandarin & English

Education

Degree in Accounting/Tax

Job description

Our client is a well-established global manufacturing group headquartered in Singapore. It runs production sites across Asia, Europe and the Americas and serves leading multinational brands. It is looking for a Group Tax Assistant Director to oversee tax strategy, compliance and transfer pricing for its Asian entities, with a particular focus on its sizeable Greater China operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the tax framework for the group’s Asian entities, making sure positions match local laws and group tax policy and that tax risks are identified and managed early.
• Develop and implement tax-efficient structures for regional operations, including for restructurings, incentive programmes and cross-border transactions.
• Advise senior management and the board on the tax implications of M&A, investments, divestments and new business initiatives.
• Lead transfer pricing across the region, including documentation, benchmarking and economic analysis that support group pricing policies.
• Manage the group’s Country-by-Country Reporting and work towards BEPS Pillar Two readiness.
• Run the regional tax compliance calendar so returns are filed on time, and coordinate with finance teams, external advisors and tax authorities, including during audits and enquiries.
• Track tax developments across Asia and China and turn them into practical recommendations for the business.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Tax or a related field, with at least 8 years of tax experience, with a mix of Big 4 and in-house experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of international and cross-border tax, transfer pricing and BEPS, with hands‑on experience structuring businesses across multiple Asian jurisdictions.
• Comfortable dealing with tax authorities, plus strong commercial sense, project management and stakeholder management skills. Able to work independently and connect tax planning with tax accounting and compliance.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin, to work with the group’s China‑based entities.