Tax Accountant, APJ

Overview Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. The company serves over 13,600 enterprise customers, including a large portion of the Fortune 100 and Global 500, with solutions that secure data on premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Cohesity has been recognized for innovation, product strength, and design excellence and is backed by major technology partners. Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe. We are expanding our APJ Tax Team and seeking a Tax Accountant who thrives on collaboration, precision, and transformation. You will work with the Senior Tax Manager and Finance teams across the region to deliver tax compliance and reporting while contributing to global projects, AI-driven tax automation, and post-merger integration following Cohesity’s acquisition of Veritas’ Data Protection business. This role involves cross-functional partnership with Controllership, FP&A, legal, and other teams to ensure alignment across tax and finance processes in the region. How you’ll spend your time here Direct Tax Compliance Prepare, review, and coordinate corporate income tax returns for APJ subsidiaries (e.g., Singapore, Australia, Japan, Korea, India, Hong Kong, Malaysia, etc.). Support withholding tax and other direct tax filings, ensuring timely submission and payment. Maintain compliance calendars and assist in managing local tax audits and queries. Coordinate with external advisors, statutory auditors, and local controllers to ensure accurate and compliant filings and maintain documentation for audit and compliance purposes. Tax Reporting (US GAAP & Local GAAP) Support quarterly and year-end tax provision processes under US GAAP, including preparation of tax workpapers, deferred tax calculations, and tax account reconciliations. Assist in preparing statutory tax computations and disclosures for local financial statements. Collaborate with controllership to ensure proper tax journal entries and closing processes are aligned with group reporting timelines. Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Matters Liaise with Global Tax and advisors to ensure local transfer pricing policies are implemented and compliant with OECD and local rules. Support responses to transfer pricing audits and tax authority queries. Tax Process, ERP & Transformation Initiatives Participate in process standardization and internal control improvements across APJ entities. Support the implementation of AI-enabled analytics and process digitization to enhance tax reporting and data governance. Develop and maintain internal documentation and process controls aligned with SOX standards. Conduct tax research and draft internal memos to support tax positions and ad hoc advisory projects. We’d love to talk to you if you have many of the following Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a US multinational or Big 4 firm. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline. Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred. Strong understanding of corporate income tax, tax controversy and transfer pricing. Hands-on experience with tax accounting, reporting, and audit support. Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle); familiarity with Coupa, Workday, SharePoint, or Concur a plus. Curiosity and aptitude for automation and AI tools that streamline tax processes. Proficiency in Mandarin is advantageous (This role will also support CN/TW/HK markets). Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones. A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment and takes ownership to deliver results. Data Privacy and Equal Opportunity Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates is available. Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us for assistance. In-office expectations: Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute work 2-3 days per week in core offices. Interested candidates outside designated areas may apply if they have the right to work in the job location. #J-18808-Ljbffr