Regional Tax Manager, APAC

Role Overview:
You will act as a trusted business partner to finance and business stakeholders across the region, translating complex tax issues into clear, practical guidance, managing tax controversy and audits, and supporting cross-border projects and M&A activity. This is a hands-on advisory role for someone who enjoys variety, ambiguity and building relationships as much as they enjoy the technical work.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Advisory and Risk Management

• Develop strong partnerships and provide tax technical expertise to country finance teams and business units, supporting them in navigating tax challenges
• Communicate complex tax matters clearly and effectively to non-tax stakeholders
• Review tax positions taken and provision recommendations with management
• Manage and challenge external advisors in Asia-Pacific jurisdictions as required
• Collaborate with Asia-Pacific and Global Headquarters, business and finance departments to facilitate solutioning of tax risks and exposures

Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution

• Controversy management: active management of all income tax, VAT/GST and Transfer Pricing queries, tax audits, tax litigations or challenges in the Asia-Pacific region
• Plan and strategize best tactics in defending the Group's tax and Transfer Pricing positions
• Mitigate tax risks while supporting the current business models operated by the Group's entities in Asia-Pacific
• Coordinate and supervise stakeholder management and proper implementation of the solutions to ensure tax outcomes are secured

Mergers & Acquisitions and other Projects

• Lead for tax & provide strategic tax advice to internal stakeholders on new business initiatives and projects
• Advise businesses to navigate through taxation matters in a complex and time-sensitive environment

What We're Looking For:

• Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Professional, or equivalent qualification; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Taxation, or related field.
• 5+ years of tax experience in an MNC or professional advisory firm, with strong international tax knowledge, particularly across APAC.
• Strong technical tax, tax risk, controversy, Transfer Pricing, and advisory experience.
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel, data analysis, tax reporting, and finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, data integrity, and ability to identify tax risks and trends.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage complex issues across multiple APAC jurisdictions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify complex tax matters and influence senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative, approachable, and comfortable working across diverse cultures, geographies, and functions.
• Ability to coach and develop finance colleagues on tax matters and emerging developments.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and complex environment.

Why Join CMA CGM

Be part of a global leader in shipping and logistics with ambitious growth plans.
Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and regional exposure.

**This role is opened for local employment only.

**Salary package (local) & job title shall commensurate with experience.
**Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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