Group Head of Tax

Ninja Van is a tech-enabled logistics company on a mission to provide hassle-free delivery services for businesses of all sizes across Southeast Asia. Launched in 2014, we started operations in Singapore and have become the region's largest and fastest growing last-mile logistics company, partnering with over 35,000 merchants and delivering more than 1,000 parcels every minute across six countries.

At our core, we are a technology company that is disrupting a massive industry with cutting-edge software and operational concepts. Powered by algorithm-based optimisation, dynamic routing, end-to-end tracking and a data-driven approach, we provide best-of-class delivery services that delight both the shippers and end customers. But we are just getting started We have much room for improvement and many ideas that will further shape the industry.

Reporting to the Group CFO, the Tax Director will be responsible for tax compliance matters, tax strategy, tax planning, tax advisory and technical training for the group. He/she will lead a team of tax professionals to provide continuous seamless services to the group.

Key responsibilities include:

- Establish a group tax policy to achieve objectives of tax compliance and optimization
- Overseeing tax compliance activities within the Group and ensuring compliance to the local tax requirements.
- Formulating various tax strategies and making appropriate recommendations from a tax perspective, this includes partnering with stakeholders to understand the impact of tax matters to the business operations.
- Structuring and implement appropriate transfer pricing strategies for the Group
- Providing tax advisory in relation to mergers & acquisitions, cross border transactions, corporate restructuring, initial public offerings, tax due diligence, tax incentives and tax risk management for the group.
- Working closely with key stakeholders to understand the tax impact of business operations and ensuring that tax needs are identified, considered and communicated.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders e.g. tax authorities, consultants, etc.

**Responsibiities**:

- Work with individual country finance teams to determine existing tax operation process and introduce best practices to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency of country tax operations
- Implement a transfer pricing framework for the group that is sound and defensible, and meet the overall group objectives of tax compliance and tax optimisation
- Ensure ongoing TP compliance as tax regulations within our operating countries evolve
- Work with various business units to understand new products and ventures, and assist in proposing / assessing tax structuring solutions (particularly as it relates to cross border transactions).
- Provide tax guidance, interpreting existing and proposed tax solutions and communicating its impact on our business and financial statements.
- Review local tax requirements for regional subsidiaries.
- Ensuring compliance of the local tax requirements, including the review of tax returns where appropriate.
- Review control weaknesses and operational gaps for tax which have been identified in existing processes and provide recommendations to mitigate any risks.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to local finance on tax issues.
- Review and supervise the tax audit process.
- Responsible for tax advisory and cross border finance matters.

**Requirements**:

- Degree in Accountancy or equivalent, with more than 15 years of relevant tax experience, ideally with “Big 4” tax advisory and commercial tax experience with responsibilities spanning across Southeast Asia.
- CA/CPA with professional Tax qualification
- Advisory, structuring, and compliance experience in transfer pricing, cross border transactions, structuring and tax planning strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of International Tax Treaties, Corporate Tax Laws and regulations for key economies within Southeast Asia and China would be an advantage.
- Advantageous to possess wholesale trading and logistics / supply chain industry experience.
- Experience working with Singapore GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP preferred.
- Articulate and able to present specialized knowledge in a clear succinct manner to guide C-Suite decision making process.
- Ability to operate independently to scope potential projects and drive results within the tax function
- Strong interpersonal communication skills to navigate a cross-cultural, regional business
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication