Senior Manager / AVP, Tax (Real Estate)

Robert Half International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Manager / AVP for Tax to oversee the tax function across APAC, especially in Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, and China. This role involves leading tax compliance, strategic planning, and ensuring effective collaboration with stakeholders. Candidates should be Chartered Accountants with significant experience, including a relevant background in tax compliance and M&A activities. The position offers the chance to shape tax strategies within a dynamic organization focused on growth in Asia.

Benefits

Excellent growth opportunities

Autonomy in shaping tax strategy

Collaboration with senior leadership

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably with Big 4 background.
• Experience in tax compliance and advisory.
• Prior exposure in M&A activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional tax compliance, planning, and advisory.
• Drive strategic tax planning initiatives.
• Support M&A activities from a tax perspective.
• Monitor new tax developments and assess implications.

Skills

Tax compliance

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Chartered Accountant

Job description

The Company

Our client is a market leader in real estate development, investment, and hospitality, with a strong track record of delivering iconic projects and creating long-term value for stakeholders. As they continue their expansion across Asia, they are seeking an experienced Senior Manager / AVP for Tax to join their team.

The Role

Reporting to the VP Finance, you will have full responsibility for the tax function across APAC, covering Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, and China. This is a strategic and hands‑on role where you will

• Lead regional tax compliance, planning, and advisory to ensure efficiency and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Drive strategic tax planning initiatives to optimize effective tax rates and simplify group structures
• Support corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, and M&A activities from a tax perspective, including transaction tax optimization and fund flow structuring
• Monitor and interpret new tax developments, assess implications for the business, and provide clear insights to senior management
• Liaise with regional tax consultants and tax authorities, building strong external relationships
• Review and enhance existing tax practices, ensuring alignment with business objectives and cost optimization

Your Profile

As the successful candidate, you will possess the following relevant skills sets and experience

• Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a reputable university
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including prior Big 4 background and exposure to both tax compliance and advisory
• Prior exposure in supporting M&A activities
• Experience within the real estate sector is highly preferred but not essential
• Dynamic, proactive, resilient, with excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills

Join the team

• Excellent opportunity to join a dynamic organization with ambitious growth plans in Asia
• Autonomy to shape the regional tax strategy
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on high-impact initiatives

Apply Today

Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number STE10892418, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.

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