International Tax Manager - Asia Pacific
Description
Reporting to the Head of Tax – Asia Pacific, You will have tax compliance responsibilities for some of the APAC entities, drive tax technology initiatives, support tax audits, and serve as a trusted advisor to business teams on tax matters. You will work closely with the indirect tax team, accounting, and broader finance and business functions. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, complex environment and wants to shape how tax is managed across the Asia Pacific region.
Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Reporting – Manage tax compliance for some of the APAC entities, including review of tax returns, payment calculations, forecasts, and deferred tax calculations. Provide technical analysis in support of statutory audits. Oversee and coordinate tax compliance activities outsourced to external service providers Tax Technology – Drive the implementation and adoption of tax technology solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy Transfer Pricing – Ensure transfer pricing obligations (e.g., documentation, filings) are met under local laws and regulations Tax Accounting – Support quarterly tax accounting and reporting, including calculation and tracking of transfer pricing corrections and Uncertain Tax Positions Tax Audits – Manage and support tax audits across the region, liaising with tax authorities and advisors as needed Business Advisory – Partner with the Head of Tax to advise business teams on tax implications and opportunities Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with regional business, finance, legal, and policy leaders to proactively share tax insights and information
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Law 12+ years of relevant APAC tax experience spanning tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax advisory, and tax controversy Comfortable with tax technology tools and systems Experience applying analytical, organisational, research, and project management skills to deliver tax projects on time and with accuracy Ability to distil complex tax concepts into clear, actionable communication for non-tax stakeholders Effective collaborator who works well across functions and levels Highly organised, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing competing deadlines based on impact and stakeholder needs Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Combined experience in-house (commercial) and at a Big 4 accounting firm Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) Experience in a large, multinational organisation with operations across multiple APAC jurisdictions Experience with Australian tax compliance, advisory, or controversy work will be an added advantage Proficiency in tax technology platforms, data tools, and automation Familiarity with AI and its applications in tax processes (e.g., leveraging AI for compliance, data analysis, or process automation) Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies