Regional Tax Manager - APAC

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Regional Tax Manager - APAC

APAC Philippines, Numerator International

Location: India

Why This Role Matters:

The Regional Tax Manager APAC will be responsible for managing all aspects of direct and indirect tax compliance, planning, and advisory for multiple jurisdictions across the Asia-Pacific region (10 countries). This role will ensure adherence to local tax regulations, support business operations with proactive tax advice, and partner closely with the global tax team to implement consistent policies and optimize the groups tax position.

WHAT'D YOU DO:

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee and coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, and other statutory tax filings for all APAC entities.
• Ensure timely compliance with local tax regulations across diverse jurisdictions.
• Maintain comprehensive tax documentation in accordance with audit and statutory requirements.

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Provide strategic tax advice on business initiatives, transactions, and cross-border arrangements in the APAC region.
• Identify and drive implementation of tax efficiency opportunities while managing compliance risks.
• Monitor legislative changes across APAC countries, assessing potential impacts on the business.

Audit & Risk Management

• Lead and manage tax audits and inquiries from various APAC tax authorities.
• Assess tax risk exposures and ensure adequate internal controls are in place.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with finance, legal, HR, and operational teams to ensure tax considerations are embedded in business decisions.
• Act as the key APAC tax contact for both internal stakeholders and external advisors.

WHAT'D YOU BRING:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of tax experience, including regional exposure in APAC - with specific, deep-rooted expertise in the Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, and South Korea - Mandatory
• Strong understanding of both direct and indirect tax regimes in multiple APAC jurisdictions.
• Experience in transfer pricing compliance and cross-border tax matters would be plus.
• Proven ability to manage multi-country tax operations in a multinational corporate environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex tax issues clearly.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (NetSuite, E-invoicing platforms across APAC etc.).
• Culturally sensitive, with experience working across diverse teams and geographies.