Sr. Manager, APAC Tax Compliance

Johnson & Johnson Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Manager, ASPAC Intl Tax Compliance, based in Singapore.

You will lead international tax compliance across the ASPAC region, ensuring accurate corporate income tax, withholding tax, and statutory obligations are met while partnering with Finance, Legal, and external advisors. You will guide cross-border transactions, monitor tax legislation, support audits, and drive process improvements in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or MBA is preferred.
• 8–10 years progressive international tax compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax and withholding tax.
• Experience across multiple jurisdictions, ASPAC preferred.
• Ability to manage complex issues and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration with Finance, Legal, and external advisors.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead international tax compliance activities across ASPAC including corporate income tax returns and withholding tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws across multiple jurisdictions in the region.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and local authorities.
• Review tax calculations, provisions, and disclosures per internal policies and standards.
• Partner with regional and global Finance teams for restructurings and cross-border transactions.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impacts on the business.
• Support tax audits and coordination of documentation and responses.
• Drive standardization and automation of tax processes across ASPAC.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to regional tax team members.

Skills

International tax

Tax compliance

Cross-border transactions

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

Master’s degree in Taxation/Accounting/Finance or MBA

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Tax

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Shanghai, China, Singapore, Singapore

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, ASPAC Intl Tax Compliance,locatedin Singapore.

This role provides regional leadership for international tax compliance across the ASPAC region, ensuringaccurate,timely, and compliant execution of corporate income tax, withholding tax, and statutory tax obligations. The Sr. Manager will partner closely with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to manage complex cross‑border tax matters, support business growth, and mitigate tax risk in a dynamic regulatory environment. This position plays a critical role in strengthening tax governance and supporting DePuy Synthes’ strategic and operationalobjectivesacross ASPAC.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee international tax compliance activities across ASPAC, including corporate income tax returns, withholding tax filings, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements across multiplejurisdictionsin the region.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and local authorities to support filings, audits, and inquiries.
• Review and approve tax calculations, provisions, and disclosuresin accordance withinternal policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Partner with regional and global Finance teams to support business initiatives, restructurings, and cross‑border transactions from a tax compliance perspective.
• Monitorchanges in tax legislation and assess potential impacts to the business; recommend and implement compliance‑focused responses.
• Support tax audits and controversy matters, including preparation of documentation and coordination of responses.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and automation of tax compliance processes across ASPAC.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to regional tax team members, fostering a strong compliance and control culture.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, ora relateddiscipline (required).
• Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or MBA (preferred).

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Typicallyrequires8–10 yearsof progressive experience in international tax compliance, corporate tax, or public accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of international and regional tax compliance requirements, including corporate income tax and withholding tax.
• Experience managing tax matters across multiplejurisdictions, preferably within the ASPAC region.
• Demonstratedability to manage complex issues, prioritize competing deadlines, and deliveraccurateresults.
• Proven collaboration skills with Finance, Legal, and external advisors.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in a multinational, matrixedorganizationor large public accounting firm.
• Familiarity with tax reporting under IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Prior involvement in tax audits, controversy management, or regulatory inquiries.
• Experience supporting business transformations, integrations, or restructurings.
• Exposure to tax process improvement, digital tools, or automation initiatives.

Other

• Languages:Fluent in English; Mandarin Chineserequiredfor local regulatory and business interaction.
• Travel:Up to ~20% regional travel across ASPAC.
• Certifications:CPA, CTA, or equivalent professional tax/accounting certification (preferred).

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness,careerand life journey, please visitwww.careers.jnj.com.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Audit Management, Consulting, Developing Others, Financial Analysis, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Financial Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Organizing, Process Optimization, Tactical Planning, Tax Advising, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Team Management, Transparency Reporting