About the role

AI summarised

The Regional Tax Advisor will provide expert tax guidance across Asia Pacific operations for a Fortune 50 multinational corporation. Responsibilities include developing tax-efficient strategies, analyzing legislative impacts, advising on transactions, managing tax audits and litigation, and establishing optimal corporate structures. The role requires a seasoned tax professional with deep regional experience and strong leadership capabilities.

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Key Responsibilities

Identify tax planning strategies, including recommending of tax-efficient corporate structures for existing business, new ventures within legally satisfactory parameters for our businesses in Asia Pacific
Research, analyze, reason, interpret and evaluate changing tax legislations and practices and the impact on businesses
Analyze complex tax issues and recommend practical and strategic solutions
Review transactions, contracts and provide timely and effective Tax advice
Establish corporate and financing structures to maximize after-tax value while maintaining responsible corporate citizenship
Defend tax audits and handle tax litigation

Requirements

Competent tax professional with minimum 10 years of post-qualification commercial experience with MNC and/or major accounting firm
Exposure and experience with multiple jurisdictions in Asia Pacific
Tax/Accountancy/ Finance undergraduate degree from well recognized universities
Experience with international tax rules and regional cross-border transactions
Demonstrated experience with developing tax planning advice and leading discussions with clients
Strong project management skills
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to collaborate with cross functional teams
Shares knowledge to develop capabilities of the whole team
Oil & gas or Trading industries experience
Experience with Australia and Papua New Guinea jurisdictions will be highly regarded