Tax Manager, Apac

**Job Description Summary**: The Tax Manager, APAC will support tax matters relating to the Asia Pacific operations of GE Healthcare (ex-China). GE Healthcare has significant research and development, production operations, distribution and service functions in this region. As part of this role, you will support planning and compliance with regard to GE Healthcare's tax liability in the APAC region with the highest integrity. You should have knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; be aware of competition and factors that differentiate them in the market.

GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

**Roles and Responsibilities**
- Work closely with the Regional Tax Director, other members of the Tax team (incl. VAT, Transfer Pricing, Customs, Tax Operations, Treasury and Controllership), business stakeholders and third party advisors in providing tax support on GE Healthcare’s business in this region.
- Work within broad cross-border teams to support and implement strategic tax initiatives including restructuring, commercial operations, tax minimization initiatives, and funding and cash repatriation strategies.
- Mergers & Acquisition tax support including due diligence and initial analysis of transactions/acquisitions. Support Tax Team on business integration plans post-spin and post-acquisition.
- Support on commercial deals including review of tax clauses in commercial agreements and analysis of withholding tax rules, PE & VAT issues.
- ** Support the tax compliance and reporting process including**: a) review of effective tax rates, together with tax reporting of transactions and cash tax forecasting; b) review of the annual tax returns (returns prepared by third party advisors).
- Review of operating margins for entities in scope, in relation to alignment with transfer pricing policies, and driving and coordinating actions.
- Support simplification initiatives including execution of simplification plans developed by the broader cross-functional project team.
- Dealing with ad-hoc queries and supporting the broader tax team with the same, including technical research and analysis.

**Required Qualifications**
- Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent specializing in Taxation with at least five years relevant experience in a Professional Firm and Industry (“Big 4” preferred).

**Desired Characteristics**
- Experience as a tax professional on multi-jurisdictional/ international matters in the Asia Pacific region
- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple tax jurisdictions on cross border projects including structuring, licensing, royalty and treaty issues
- Strong tax technical skills with good awareness of international tax concepts
- Experience of general due diligence for Mergers & Acquisitions
- Awareness of U.S. GAAP tax accounting an advantage
- Team player capable of organizing and leading projects to completion
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with thorough attention to detail
- Desire and ability to learn quickly and work effectively under pressure
- Adaptable/flexible: open to change (positive or negative) in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or ambiguous situations

**Inclusion and Diversity**

GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership - always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No