Tax Manager

We are an established, globally active management consulting company with offices in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, UK, USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia and India. We are a valued partner to many of the world‘s largest international financial services and insurance firms. We support our clients at all project management stages from the development of strategies and operational frameworks to the technical implementation and handover. Our expertise in business and technology combined with our methodic approach enable us to create sustainable added value for our clients business.

**About the job**:

- The role will be within the Finance team and plays a key role in Synpulse’ growth and success story and will continue to pave the way to continue this road. As a Tax Manager you will be responsible to proactively manage all topics around taxes, provide relevant KPIs, drive innovation and support countries in APAC. You will be reporting to the Head Finance, APAC.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for tax matters in APAC, including direct and indirect tax compliance, M&A tax, tax controversy matters, tax audit, and withholding tax.
- Responsible for transfer pricing on group level.
- Support in aligning group’s tax strategy.
- Responsible to provide and update policies and guidance on tax matters to 10 countries in Asia Pacific (including future newly set-up entities) to ensure compliance with relevant laws.
- Support in providing guidance and solutions to tax issues revolving around the Group's business operations, merger & acquisition activities (rarely), internal restructuring initiatives, business structuring & integration, and commercial & contract agreement.
- Where required, work closely with cross-functional teams and senior management in providing recommendations, enhance tax practices and processes across the region.
- Identify tax planning opportunities and support in implement such.
- Support business development activities including developing tax efficient structures for acquisitions, divestment, financing, and cross-border transactions.
- Overseeing all tax aspects relating to tax planning, advisory, transfer pricing, cross border fee charges etc. in APAC.
- Monitor tax regulatory developments and tax law changes in the region, and communicate and document its impact.
- Support Head of Finance in designing tax-efficient financing arrangements, in relation to minimizing withholding taxes.
- On demand support project managers with their tax queries around client project setup and contracting.
- Responsible to manage local tax issues, being the point of contact in relation to any APAC tax issues/queries for corporation tax, GST/VAT, employment taxes and ensure proper reporting, compliance, and documentation.
- Responsible to liaise with external tax consultants for the annual tax compliance audit, tax filing (including corporate income tax, GST/VAT/SST returns filings, local GAAP tax accounting), and related tax management and planning projects for all APAC entities.
- Manage APAC local tax audits in conjunction with local advisors throughout the region.
- Review deferred tax reconciliation, prepare tax assurance documentation, review tax payment forecast
- Manage the transfer pricing activities including setting the transfer price, regularly review and ensure adherence to the Group’s TP Policy.
- Ensure appropriate Transfer Pricing documentation is in place in Asia Pacific
- Constantly keep abreast of changes in tax legislations and assess their implications on our business. Take appropriate actions to positively respond to such changes
- Responsible to ensure intercompany contracts are at arms-length.

**About you**:

- Minimum 10 years of relevant tax professional experience with Big 4 and large corporation tax department.
- Strong experience in overseeing full spectrum of tax activities.
- Degree in Tax Accounting or accounting accreditation is an absolute advantage.
- Familiar with APAC taxation especially Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Australia and Taiwan.
Regional/ Global exposure is essential (not just in handling compliance work).
- Experience in regional tax planning and advisory, tax-efficient structuring and familiarity with regional tax regulations and transfer pricing experience is a must.
- Excellent communication skills, analytical and presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees.
- Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work independently, proactive towards problems and issues.
Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
- Hands-on mentality to drive this role with peers in finance but without a further tax team.

**Why us**:

- Flexible working hours with part-time working models and hybrid options
- Attractive fringe benefits and salary structures in line with the market
- Modern and central office space with good public t