Regional Tax Manager APAC

Job Summary

The Senior/Regional Tax Manager is responsible for leading all APAC (including India holding entities) tax strategies, planning, compliance, and risk management across the region. This role ensures the organization meets statutory requirements, optimizes tax positions, manages transfer pricing, and provides strategic tax guidance to business leaders. The position partners closely with Project team, Legal, Corporate Tax, and external advisors to support business growth, M&A, and cross‑border structuring initiatives.

Job Description

Tax Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute regional tax strategies aligned with global tax policies and business objectives.
• Identify tax optimization opportunities while ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Assess tax implications of business initiatives, investments, and cross‑border transactions.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee timely and accurate filing of all direct and indirect tax returns (corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, etc.).
• Ensure tax accounting accuracy for month‑end and year‑end close in accordance with IFRS/US GAAP.
• Manage regional tax audits and inquiries, coordinating with authorities and external advisors as needed.

Transfer Pricing

• Lead transfer pricing strategy and documentation for the region.
• Ensure alignment with global TP policies, including intercompany agreements, benchmarking, and annual filings.
• Support TP planning for transactions, financing, and restructuring initiatives.

Others

• Support tax risk management and governance initiatives, including implementation of tax control frameworks
• Provide tax provisions, deferred tax and forecast to accounting and FP&A team
• Process Improvement : Develop and maintain tax policies and procedures for APAC. Drive automation and efficiency in tax reporting and compliance processes.