Senior Tax Manager (Global Tax)

Senior Tax Manager (Global Tax)

Our client is a conglomerate business with global operation. They are now looking for a talented and driven individual to join its growing Tax team.

Position Responsibilities

Leading both the Tax Compliance and Tax Consulting and Planning of the team:

Tax Consulting and Planning

• Provide regular updates to the top management on the changes of tax regulations in the tax jurisdictions in which the group has presence
• Provide recommendations to the top management on any businesses which may have tax implication depending on the options chosen and propose mitigation plan/other options, if any
• Provide guidance to the top management on the priority of several of tax tasks and allocation of resources.
• Provide tax advices and supports to the commercial teams to effectively manage the tax expenses and disputes
• Ensure the Effective Tax Rate is carefully managed within a reasonable range
• Suggest and lead optimization projects to balance business and tax efficiency
• Work with the Treasury VP with tax exposure related to all the treasury transactions

Tax Compliance

• Responsible for completion of Hong Kong and international income tax returns including all related analysis and support
• Oversee processing of economic transactions complying with company policies and prevailing tax regulations
• Ensure enough resources are being allocated and prioritize the resources to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Manage the tax filing and reporting to minimize the occurrence of tax controversies
• Ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place over accounting for income taxes.
• Manage and oversee direct, indirect taxes (routine exposure assessment), other tax filings
• Prepare/review tax enquiries to both internal and external parties to ensure full compliance.
• Monitor tax assessments and tax payment trends
• Perform tax health-check exercises and lead improvement/optimization plans

Other Tax-related duties:

• Propose strategies and be responsible and defend any audits of the companies' tax returns
• Prepare TP policy set and perform implementation
• Manage tax work automation (e.g. Playstation / automate tax work paper using BW query)

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Qualified / Chartered Accountant or equivalent
• At least 8 years of relevant tax experience in which at least 2 years at a manager level in Corporate Income Tax / Indirect Taxes, preferably gained in tax practices of Big 4 accounting firms, international law firms, Inland Revenue, consultant firms or commercial tax practices in large MNCs or local listed companies etc.
• Experiences in tax compliance and consulting of International Tax
• Knowledge of major Direct Tax of Asia Pacific countries (covering Japan)
• Strong project management, research, analytical and presentation skills
• Good written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Interested individuals can apply now and send CV to Vivian Wong, or call +852 3972 5831 for more information. Only relevant candidates will be contacted

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