Manager, Tax (Regional)

Suntory Beverage & Food Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Beverage & Food Asia seeks a Tax Director to lead tax strategy and risk management, advising management and business units on complex tax issues and cross-border matters across the APAC region.

The role emphasizes compliance, optimization, and collaboration with the Group Tax function to drive automation and value-added tax initiatives within a dynamic, multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline.
• Singapore Accredited Tax Practitioner qualification is preferred but not mandatory.
• 6-12 years of relevant tax experience, preferably gained in a multinational corporation, professional services firm, or law firm.
• Strong experience in international tax matters, cross-border taxation, and transfer pricing.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects effectively.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Good knowledge and exposure to international and/or regional tax matters, particularly across Asia Pacific.
• Strong technical knowledge of direct and indirect taxation, as well as transfer pricing regulations.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate tax considerations into practical business advice.
• Ability to analyse complex tax issues and provide practical, risk-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Tax Advisory & Business Support: Support local business units on tax audits and provide practical tax advice on tax-related queries and business matters.
• Tax Risk Management: Develop and implement an effective framework to identify, evaluate, manage, and monitor tax risks across the Group.
• Tax Risk Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor tax positions across entities and business units in various countries, providing regular risk updates and insights to management.
• Tax Strategy & Optimisation: Support the implementation of tax strategies to optimise the Group’s tax position and provide tax advice on business development and strategic initiatives.
• Tax Environment & Compliance: Monitor local and international tax developments, assess the impact of changes in tax laws and regulations, and drive appropriate actions across the Group.
• Tax Compliance & Process Improvement: Review and enhance tax compliance processes to ensure they remain robust, effective, and aligned with evolving business and regulatory requirements.
• Tax Automation & Digitalisation: Lead and drive automation initiatives within the Group Tax function to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance tax processes.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Support the Tax Director in managing and delivering ad hoc tax, commercial, and strategic projects across the Group.

Skills

Tax Advisory

Tax Risk Management

Transfer Pricing

Cross-border Tax

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance/Taxation

Singapore Accredited Tax Practitioner

Job description

Who We Are

Suntory is a global leader in consumer-packaged goods, renowned for producing and distributing a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages, premium spirits, beer, wine, and wellness products throughout the world. With a history dating back to 1899, we are driven by a profound purpose: To inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. At Suntory Beverage and Food, we boldly move forward together to realize the dreams of becoming a world-leading next-generation global beverage company, always together with Seikatsusha - you are an important part of this and here’s how your role helps us win.

About Your Role

This role will assist the Tax Director in managing and addressing local tax matters while playing a key role in strengthening tax risk management and controls. You will work closely with management, business functions, and business units to provide practical tax advice and support sound business decisions. The role will also provide opportunities to contribute to a range of business and tax projects, helping to drive effective tax processes and mitigate potential tax risks across the organisation.

What You'll Do

• Tax Advisory & Business Support: Support local business units on tax audits and provide practical tax advice on tax-related queries and business matters.
• Tax Risk Management: Develop and implement an effective framework to identify, evaluate, manage, and monitor tax risks across the Group.
• Tax Risk Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor tax positions across entities and business units in various countries, providing regular risk updates and insights to management.
• Tax Strategy & Optimisation: Support the implementation of tax strategies to optimise the Group’s tax position and provide tax advice on business development and strategic initiatives.
• Tax Environment & Compliance: Monitor local and international tax developments, assess the impact of changes in tax laws and regulations, and drive appropriate actions across the Group.
• Tax Compliance & Process Improvement: Review and enhance tax compliance processes to ensure they remain robust, effective, and aligned with evolving business and regulatory requirements.
• Tax Automation & Digitalisation: Lead and drive automation initiatives within the Group Tax function to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance tax processes.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Support the Tax Director in managing and delivering ad hoc tax, commercial, and strategic projects across the Group.

What You need to be successful

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline.
• Singapore Accredited Tax Practitioner qualification is preferred but not mandatory.
• 6-12 years of relevant tax experience, preferably gained in a multinational corporation, professional services firm, or law firm.
• Strong experience in international tax matters, cross-border taxation, and transfer pricing.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects effectively.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Good knowledge and exposure to international and/or regional tax matters, particularly across Asia Pacific.
• Strong technical knowledge of direct and indirect taxation, as well as transfer pricing regulations.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate tax considerations into practical business advice.
• Ability to analyse complex tax issues and provide practical, risk-based solutions.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.