Tax Senior Manager

UNIVERZ HR CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a senior tax professional to design and oversee tax strategies and compliance frameworks. This role involves managing a high-performing team, advising on tax matters for business operations, and ensuring adherence to international tax regulations. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years in international tax within multinational settings, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to challenges. A Bachelor's degree in Finance or Law is required, with advanced qualifications highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of international tax experience in a multinational corporation or Big 4.
• Practical expertise in OECD Transfer Pricing guidelines.
• Experience in managing direct and indirect tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement tax planning strategies centered around Singapore.
• Own tax compliance frameworks for key subsidiaries, focusing on multiple regions.
• Act as a trusted tax advisor to business development teams.

Skills

Excellent business acumen

Superior communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law

Master's in Taxation or professional qualification (CPA, CA, ADIT)

Job description

Department: Finance / Tax

Location: [Singapore ,50% above travel to US & Latin America (Mexico)]

Reports To: CFO

Key Responsibilities

1. Transfer Pricing & Tax Strategy
   • Design, implement, and maintain optimal tax planning and structuring strategies centered around Singapore as the international headquarters.
   • Manage the tax aspects of intercompany transactions and supply chain structuring.
2. Global Tax Compliance & Risk Management
   • Own the tax compliance framework and risk map for key overseas subsidiaries, with primary focus on Mexico, the United States, and Europe.
   • Oversee the implementation and monitoring of tax treaty applications, particularly between manufacturing entities and principal/commissionaire structures.
   • Develop and manage robust tax risk assessment and response mechanisms.
3. External Advisor & Resource Management
   • Strategically select, manage, and coordinate the work of external tax advisors across multiple jurisdictions to ensure cost-effective and high-quality outcomes.
4. Business Partnering & Commercial Support
   • Act as a trusted tax advisor to the Sales, Marketing, and business development teams, providing timely and practical tax guidance on daily operations and strategic initiatives.
   • Review and advise on tax clauses in significant commercial contracts, partnership agreements, and tender offers.
5. Leadership & Collaboration
   • Manage and develop a high-performing team of tax professionals (if applicable).
   • Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Business Unit leaders to integrate tax planning into business processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law. A Master's in Taxation or a professional qualification (CPA, CA, ADIT, etc.) is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant international tax experience, with a significant portion gained in a multinational corporation and/or a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Deep, practical expertise in OECD Transfer Pricing guidelines and global implementation.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing tax-efficient holding and operating structures, with specific knowledge of Singapore's tax regime and treaty network.
  • Hands-on experience managing direct and indirect tax compliance and controversies in key regions (US, Mexico, Europe).
  • Strong understanding of tax treaty application and supply chain tax optimization.
• Personal Competencies: Excellent business acumen, superior communication and stakeholder management skills, ability to translate complex tax concepts for non-experts, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.