Tax Manager

Menrva Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial materials and energy-focused group is seeking a Senior Regional Tax Lead based in Singapore. This role involves managing tax and customs matters across multiple Asian markets, including compliance and advisory services. The ideal candidate should have 12–15 years of experience in international tax, including a background with Big Four firms. Responsibilities include overseeing regional tax governance, leading transfer pricing initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong technical knowledge and stakeholder influencing abilities are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years’ experience in international or regional tax roles.
• Experience with Big Four or major MNC environments.
• Ability to lead projects and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional tax and customs oversight across multiple Asian markets.
• Design legal-entity structures to support business models.
• Lead transfer pricing governance and ensure compliance.
• Drive tax data integrity and automation initiatives.

Skills

Corporate tax knowledge

Transfer pricing expertise

Customs regulations understanding

Stakeholder influencing

Tax data automation

Education

Degree in finance, accounting, or law

Professional tax qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Tax automation tools

Job description

Company summary

A global industrial materials and energy-focused group with extensive regional operations across Asia. The organisation invests in large-scale manufacturing and supply-chain solutions, and is expanding its commercial footprint and operational capability in the region while continuing to prioritise regulatory compliance, operational resilience and sustainable growth.

Job summary

We are seeking a senior regional tax lead based in Singapore to manage all tax and customs matters across multiple Asian markets — covering direct and indirect tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax planning and advisory, dispute resolution, and supporting strategic transactions and regional projects.

Responsibilities

• Own regional tax and customs oversight for assigned jurisdictions, ensuring timely compliance and robust tax governance.
• Design and maintain optimal legal-entity and intercompany structures to support business models, funding arrangements and cross-border activity.
• Lead transfer pricing governance and ensurecompany transactions meet arm’s-length standards and local requirements.
• Identify customs duty savings and lead engagements with authorities for rulings, exemptions and incentives.
• Provide tax input for M&A, restructuring, international assignments and major commercial initiatives; assess permanent establishment and withholding tax implications.
• Drive tax data integrity and automation initiatives, improving reporting efficiency and minimising manual exposure.
• Coordinate tax controversy management, including preparing submissions, engaging with authorities and developing post-settlement remediation plans.
• Prepare executive-level analyses, presentations and recommendations for senior stakeholders and the regional leadership team.
• Support cross-functional projects, working closely with finance, legal, operations and IT to implement tax-conscious solutions.

Requirements

• Degree in finance, accounting, law or equivalent; professional tax qualification preferred.
• Minimum 12–15 years’ experience in international or regional tax roles, including time at a Big Four or major MNC environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across corporate tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing and customs.
• Demonstrated experience advising on cross-border transactions and resolving tax disputes with local authorities.
• Proven ability to lead projects, present to senior management and influence stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP/tax automation tools and a good understanding of tax data flows.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or energy sectors advantageous but not essential.
• Based in Singapore with frequent regional engagement.