Indirect Tax Senior Manager - E-Commerce

APAC Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global e-commerce company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Indirect Tax Manager to drive global tax strategy. This role involves managing compliance, shaping tax initiatives, and collaborating with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in international indirect tax, preferably within e-commerce. This position offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact on business growth.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects

Collaborative and dynamic workplace

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant international indirect tax experience.
• Experience in e-commerce or digital business models is a plus.
• Ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage indirect tax compliance processes across jurisdictions.
• Monitor global indirect tax legislation changes.
• Develop global indirect tax strategies to optimize efficiency.
• Lead strategic initiatives for tax process improvements.
• Collaborate with finance and operations for tax considerations.
• Provide tax guidance for product launches and market expansion.
• Lead and support indirect tax audits.
• Maintain indirect tax reporting and documentation processes.

Skills

Indirect tax compliance management

Communication of complex tax matters

Project management

Stakeholder management

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Overview

Join a dynamic global e-commerce company where your expertise in indirect tax will shape strategic decisions and drive business impact. In this high-visibility role, you'll lead cross-border tax initiatives, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and play a key role in driving international growth.

Client Details

Our client, a leading global e-commerce company, is looking for a Senior Indirect Tax Manager to own and shape their global indirect tax strategy and processes. The company is experiencing strong momentum, driven by impressive revenue growth in recent years. It has emerged as a major player in the global apparel market and is continuing to expand across Asia. This high-impact role offers significant autonomy to drive cross-border tax initiatives, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and contribute to the company's international growth. Ideal for a proactive self-starter, it's an opportunity to make a tangible impact within a fast-growing global business.

Description

• Manage and oversee indirect tax compliance processes across multiple jurisdictions, including the preparation, review, and timely filing of indirect tax returns.
• Monitor changes in global indirect tax legislation, assess business impact, and provide expert advice on VAT, GST, and other transaction-based taxes.
• Develop and implement global indirect tax strategies to optimize tax efficiency, mitigate risks, and drive compliance excellence.
• Lead strategic initiatives such as cost optimization, automation, and process improvements to enhance tax processes and systems.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Finance, Legal, Operations) to embed tax considerations into business decisions, system implementations, and cross-border transactions.
• Provide operational tax guidance to support product launches, market expansion, and go-to-market activities.
• Lead and support indirect tax audits, ensuring timely responses, documentation readiness, and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain robust indirect tax reporting and documentation processes to support compliance across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant international indirect tax experience, including both in-house and advisory roles (e.g., experience gained from a Big 4 firm or equivalent professional services environment).
• Experience in e-commerce or digital business models is advantageous.
• Proven ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional proficiency in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) to effectively liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and review documentation, as this role supports global operations including reporting to headquarters.

Job Offer / Benefits

• Opportunity to drive global indirect tax strategy and work on high-impact projects in a fast-growing, international business environment.
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, with the ability to influence key business decisions and contribute to process improvements.
• A collaborative and dynamic workplace that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional development.

Michael Page International Pte Ltd. (Company No. 199804751N) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Rachel Hee (Lic No: R22111006 / EA No.: 199804751N ) at [phone].