Assistant / Regional Tax Manager (Singapore)

Job Description

1. Ensure the Group complies with all cross-border and local tax regulations in Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia etc., including corporate tax, withholding tax, sales/VAT tax, transfer pricing, and BEPS 2.0 (Pillar Two);

2. Work with external tax agents to ensure the timely and accurate preparation and submission of all tax returns, statutory filings, and government-requested statistical data;

3.Maintain monthly sales, VAT, and withholding tax compliances in individual jurisdictions, providing summary reports and tax provisions to HQ for audits and Corporate Income Tax submission;

4.Maintain organized and accurate tax records and documentation in compliance with record-keeping requirements, and report regularly to management;

5.Identify tax-saving opportunities (e.g., e-commerce marketplace taxes, SaaS digital taxes, or customs/FTA exemptions), evaluate project revenue/cost structures, and provide risk evaluation summaries to HQ;

6.Recommend and execute strategies to minimize tax liabilities while remaining in full compliance with international tax laws;

7.Stay current on changes in tax laws and global regulations (e.g., Pillar Two / GloBE rules) and assess their operational impact to provide clear guidance based on tax research;

8. Manage and oversee regional tax audits, requests, and queries by tax authorities; coordinate responses and provide documentation as needed;

9. Build and maintain strong relationships with external tax agents, auditors, and government authorities across APAC.

Requirements:

1.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax, with 3 – 5 years of relevant tax experience; a combination of "Big 4" tax advisory and commercial/in-house tax experience is preferred;

2.Broad advisory and compliance experience across Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, International Tax, Transfer Pricing, and BEPS 2.0 / Pillar Two;

3.Extensive experience in regional tax management, ideally within an APAC setting;

4.Sector experience in Cross-border E-commerce, SaaS, or Supply Chain/Manufacturing is a strong advantage;

5.Strong sense of responsibility, detail-minded, with excellent communication and analytical skills;

6.Able to work independently and liaise with requisite government departments and external auditors;

7.Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (to liaise with and handle queries from HQ and Mandarin-speaking associates).