Regional Tax Leader, SEA - Senior Manager

Confidential Company; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Singapore seeks a seasoned Regional Tax leader to oversee tax compliance across SEA entities, including corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, and other taxes. You will work with local finance teams and external advisors to ensure accurate filings and tax disclosures.

You will guide transfer pricing, BEPS considerations, and international tax planning, partner with Finance, Legal, and Treasury, and support strategic initiatives like market entry and restructuring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Taxation, or related discipline; professional qualifications preferred.
• At least 10 years of relevant tax experience in financial services or regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore corporate taxation, GST, international tax, and transfer pricing.
• Experience across Southeast Asia jurisdictions (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines) is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage direct and indirect tax compliance across regional entities, including corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, and other applicable taxes.
• Prepare, review, and submit tax returns, computations, and statutory filings across jurisdictions.
• Manage transfer pricing framework, intercompany arrangements, documentation, and benchmarking.
• Review cross‑border service arrangements, financing structures, and related party transactions.
• Provide tax advisory support on new business initiatives, product launches, financing arrangements, and corporate restructuring.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Legal, and business teams to provide practical tax guidance for commercial decisions.
• Lead tax audits, regulatory enquiries, and external advisor engagements.
• Monitor changes in regional tax legislation and assess impacts on operations.

Skills

Tax compliance

Transfer pricing

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance/Taxation

CPA/CA/ACCA preferred

Job description

Confidential Company in Singapore seeks a seasoned Regional Tax leader to oversee tax compliance across SEA entities, including corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, and other taxes. You will work with local finance teams and external advisors to ensure accurate filings and tax disclosures.

You will guide transfer pricing, BEPS considerations, and international tax planning, partner with Finance, Legal, and Treasury, and support strategic initiatives like market entry and restructuring.