Regional Tax Manager

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Tax Manager, where you will lead regional tax functions and drive compliance across the Asia-Pacific region. This role offers the chance to engage with diverse teams and tackle complex tax challenges while optimizing processes and ensuring adherence to regulations. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders and make a significant impact on the organization's tax strategy. If you're a self-starter with a strong tax background and a passion for problem-solving, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in tax-related roles, preferably with Big 4.
• Strong knowledge of APAC tax rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive the tax agenda and prepare tax-related financial reports.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities and ensure compliance.

Skills

Tax Technical Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Accounting

Professional Tax Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Job description

Employer company TOTALENERGIES MARKETING ASIA-PACIFIC MIDDLE EAST

Domain Finance

Type of contract Regular position

Experience Minimum 6 years

The position will be based in Singapore. Internal counterparts will be based all across Asia-Pacific and in the HQ of the Company in Paris. Asia-Pacific hub counts people of all horizons, jobs and ethnicities.

Activities

On the REN APAC activities perimeter, responsible for regional tax function :

• Drive the tax agenda.
• Prepare regular tax accruals and other tax-related internal financial reports.
• Supervise and coordinate with local finance team on tax audits and manage tax disputes.
• Review, manage and monitor all direct and indirect taxes (CIT, GST, WHT, etc.)
• Monitor and control direct and indirect tax compliance, tax accounting and tax reporting activities in the region timely.
• Manage the relationship with tax authorities (eg IRAS) and other relevant government agencies in the region.
• Monitor tax developments in the region and identifying material risks/exposures.
• Proactively build up/improve internal controls and processes to support and improve the efficiency and accuracy of tax compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Transfer Pricing policies; work collaboratively with business areas in the reinforcement of the Transfer Pricing policies.
• Manage the Service Level Agreements, supporting documentations and computations.
• Follow legislative changes and monitor their respective impact in the activities.
• Review key assumptions in project model.
• Explore and implement opportunities to optimise the tax entities profile in the regions.
• Manage, in close link with DG/FISC the tax aspects of M&A projects in the region, including devising and implementing tax efficient acquisition/divestment structures.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in accounting with professional qualification (e.g. accredited tax professionals)
• At least 7 years of relevant working experience, preferably with Big 4 experience and high-growth, MNC or listed companies
• Strong tax technical knowledge of tax rules in APAC and regulations
• Experience of engagement with IRAS and other tax authorities in APAC
• Familiar with tax regulations and tax compliance across APAC countries
• Experience of tax planning and tax advisory for market entry and international tax compliance
• Hands on experiences of accounting systems and good knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a strong plus
• Teamwork mentality and problem-solving attitude, with high standard of integrity and work ethics
• Self-starter, strong multi-tasking, and independent

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.