Regional Tax Assistant Manager – Compliance & Strategy

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

Job summary

SEA is seeking an experienced tax professional to lead the group’s direct and indirect tax matters across multiple jurisdictions. The role covers compliance, reporting, and collaboration with stakeholders to implement tax initiatives and governance. You will manage audits and participate in strategic projects.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in tax, with Big 4 or MNC experience, strong transfer pricing knowledge, and excellent communication skills to work across regions and functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related qualification.
• CPA/CA or advanced taxation qualification preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in tax, ideally in Big 4 or tax function of an MNC.
• Strong knowledge of direct/indirect taxes and transfer pricing.
• Experience with cross-border taxes and transfer pricing preferred.
• Excellent communication and independent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the group’s direct tax and indirect tax matters.
• Responsible for tax compliance and tax reporting of the group, including review or preparing tax returns, where appropriate.
• Assist with research and implementation of various tax initiatives including working with stakeholders to assess business tax impact.
• Manage tax audits with close collaboration with finance teams.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Cross-border tax

Transfer pricing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/related discipline

CPA/CA or Chartered Accountant

Job description

SEA is seeking an experienced tax professional to lead the group’s direct and indirect tax matters across multiple jurisdictions. The role covers compliance, reporting, and collaboration with stakeholders to implement tax initiatives and governance. You will manage audits and participate in strategic projects.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in tax, with Big 4 or MNC experience, strong transfer pricing knowledge, and excellent communication skills to work across regions and functions.