Senior Tax Manager

Lead all direct and indirect tax matters for the APAC region, partnering closely with Finance, Legal, and Business teams to ensure compliance, manage risk, and support growth. Own end-to-end management of Corporate Income Tax, VAT/GST, WHT, and other local taxes across APAC jurisdictions. Review and sign off on tax returns, estimates, and payments prepared by internal teams and external advisors. Support the preparation and review of tax provisions and deferred taxes for APAC entities in collaboration with the global tax accounting team. Serve as the primary advisor for APAC on the tax implications of new business models, commercial contracts, and market launches in the region. Partner with the global tax team to monitor transfer pricing policies for accuracy and completeness and offer key APAC insights. Implement, execute, and defend holistic transfer pricing strategies. Oversee the preparation of transfer pricing documentation as it relates to the APAC region. Lead the management of tax audits, inquiries, and controversy across APAC, including strategy, documentation, and negotiations. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes across APAC and proactively assess the impact on the business. Support global tax initiatives (e.g., BEPS, Public Country-by-Country Reporting, digital services taxes) and drive regional implementation. Drive standardization and automation of tax processes across the region, partnering with Finance Systems and IT teams. Represent APAC Tax in cross‑functional projects. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong business partnership.