Tax Manager (ASEAN Countries)

ALWAYSHIRED PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ALWAYSHIRED PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to support the Group's tax matters across Singapore and the region (Greater China, India, ASEAN).

The role involves overseeing tax compliance, reporting, transfer pricing, and providing tax advisory to internal stakeholders, while driving process improvements and supporting strategic projects. You will work with Finance teams to ensure timely tax returns, manage audits, and help roll out tax policies and BEPS Pillar 2

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in multinational companies handling regional tax matters.
• Strong technical knowledge in direct/indirect taxes and transfer pricing.
• Solid accounting and analytical skills with the ability to interpret tax laws.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations, including transfer pricing across regional entities.
• Oversee timely review and filing of corporate tax returns with the Finance team.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and recommend strategies to reduce tax exposure.
• Maintain documentation for intra-group transactions to support transfer pricing.
• Review business arrangements to ensure alignment with transfer pricing policies.
• Manage tax reporting processes including provisions, deferred taxes, and annual tax accounting.
• Set up and maintain a central database for Group tax reporting and BEPS Pillar 2 readiness.
• Provide tax advice on business transactions, contracts, M&A, intercompany arrangements, HR tax issues.
• Support applications for tax incentives and government grants.
• Handle tax audits and queries with authorities in collaboration with local Finance teams.
• Monitor tax law changes and assess impact on operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, systems and controls.
• Share knowledge and conduct tax-related training sessions for Finance teams.
• Assist in rolling out tax policies and governance frameworks.

Skills

Transfer pricing

Tax compliance

Tax advisory

Tax reporting

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Accountancy degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position: Tax Manager
Reports to: Head of Tax

Our client are looking for a hands-on and proactive Tax Manager to support the Group's tax matters across Singapore and the region (Greater China, India, ASEAN). This role involves overseeing tax compliance, reporting, transfer pricing, and providing tax advisory to internal stakeholders, while also driving process improvements and supporting strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations, including transfer pricing requirements, across all regional entities.
• Oversee timely review and filing of corporate tax returns with the Finance team.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and recommend strategies to manage risks and reduce tax exposure.
• Maintain proper documentation for intra-group transactions to support transfer pricing compliance.
• Review business arrangements to ensure alignment with transfer pricing policies.
• Manage tax reporting processes including provision balances, deferred tax assets/liabilities, and annual tax accounting
• Set up and maintain a central database for Group tax reporting and BEPS Pillar 2 readiness
• Provide tax advice on business transactions, contracts, M&A, intercompany arrangements, and HR-related tax issues
• Support applications for tax incentives and government grants
• Handle tax audits and queries from authorities in collaboration with local Finance teams
• Monitor tax law changes and assess their impact on business operations
• Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, systems, and controls
• Share knowledge and conduct tax-related training sessions for Finance teams
• Assist in rolling out tax policies, tax governance frameworks, and best practices
• Support other ad-hoc projects and assignments as required

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 10 years of experience in multinational companies handling regional tax matters is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge in direct/indirect taxes and working experience with transfer pricing
• Solid accounting and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply tax laws independently
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.