Regional Tax Manager, APAC

American President Lines; Singapore; On-site; SGD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM Group is seeking a Regional Tax Manager for APAC to serve as a trusted business partner to finance and business stakeholders across the region. The role involves translating complex tax issues into practical guidance, managing tax controversy and audits, and supporting cross-border projects and M&A activity.

The ideal candidate will have Chartered Accountant/Chartered Tax Professional credentials, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Taxation, and 5+ years in international tax within an MNC

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Professional or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Taxation or related field.
• 5+ years of tax experience in an MNC or professional advisory firm with strong international tax knowledge across APAC.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted business partner to finance and business stakeholders across APAC.
• Translate complex tax issues into clear guidance and manage tax controversy and audits.
• Support cross-border projects, M&A activity and collaboration with headquarters to solve tax risks.

Skills

Tax expertise

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Chartered Accountant/Chartered Tax Professional

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business/Taxation

Tools

Excel

Tax software

Finance systems

Job description

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ID: 591002

Location: Singapore, SG

Regional Tax Manager, APAC

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Role Overview:

You will act as a trusted business partner to finance and business stakeholders across the region, translating complex tax issues into clear, practical guidance, managing tax controversy and audits, and supporting cross-border projects and M&A activity. This is a hands‑on advisory role for someone who enjoys variety, ambiguity and building relationships as much as they enjoy the technical work.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Advisory and Risk Management

• Develop strong partnerships and provide tax technical expertise to country finance teams and business units, supporting them in navigating tax challenges


• Communicate complex tax matters clearly and effectively to non-tax stakeholders


• Review tax positions taken and provision recommendations with management


• Manage and challenge external advisors in Asia-Pacific jurisdictions as required


• Collaborate with Asia-Pacific and Global Headquarters, business and finance departments to facilitate solutioning of tax risks and exposures

Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution

• Controversy management: active management of all income tax, VAT/GST and Transfer Pricing queries, tax audits, tax litigations or challenges in the Asia-Pacific region


• Plan and strategize best tactics in defending the Group’s tax and Transfer Pricing positions


• Mitigate tax risks while supporting the current business models operated by the Group’s entities in Asia-Pacific


• Coordinate and supervise stakeholder management and proper implementation of the solutions to ensure tax outcomes are secured

Mergers & Acquisitions and other Projects

• Lead for tax & provide strategic tax advice to internal stakeholders on new business initiatives and projects


• Advise businesses to navigate through taxation matters in a complex and time‑sensitive environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Professional, or equivalent qualification; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Taxation, or related field.


• 5+ years of tax experience in an MNC or professional advisory firm, with strong international tax knowledge, particularly across APAC.


• Strong technical tax, tax risk, controversy, Transfer Pricing, and advisory experience.


• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel, data analysis, tax reporting, and finance systems.


• Excellent attention to detail, data integrity, and ability to identify tax risks and trends.


• Strong problem‑solving and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage complex issues across multiple APAC jurisdictions.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify complex tax matters and influence senior stakeholders.


• Collaborative, approachable, and comfortable working across diverse cultures, geographies, and functions.


• Ability to coach and develop finance colleagues on tax matters and emerging developments.


• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, ambiguous, and complex environment.

Why Join CMA CGM ?

• Be part of a global leader in shipping and logistics with ambitious growth plans.


• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.


• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional growth and regional exposure.

**This role is opened for local employment only.

**Salary package (local) & job title shall commensurate with experience.
**Kindly note that only short‑listed applicants will be contacted.