Global Petrochemical - Tax Manager

Company summary

A global industrial materials and energy-focused group with extensive regional operations across Asia. The organisation invests in large-scale manufacturing and supply-chain solutions, and is expanding its commercial footprint and operational capability in the region while continuing to prioritise regulatory compliance, operational resilience and sustainable growth.

Job summary

We are seeking a senior regional tax lead based in Singapore to manage all tax and customs matters across multiple Asian markets — covering direct and indirect tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax planning and advisory, dispute resolution, and supporting strategic transactions and regional projects.

Responsibilities

• Own regional tax and customs oversight for assigned jurisdictions, ensuring timely compliance and robust tax governance.
• Design and maintain optimal legal-entity and intercompany structures to support business models, funding arrangements and cross-border activity.
• Lead transfer pricing governance and ensure intercompany transactions meet arm’s-length standards and local requirements.
• Identify customs duty savings and lead engagements with authorities for rulings, exemptions and incentives.
• Provide tax input for M&A, restructuring, international assignments and major commercial initiatives; assess permanent establishment and withholding tax implications.
• Drive tax data integrity and automation initiatives, improving reporting efficiency and minimising manual exposure.
• Coordinate tax controversy management, including preparing submissions, engaging with authorities and developing post-settlement remediation plans.
• Prepare executive-level analyses, presentations and recommendations for senior stakeholders and the regional leadership team.
• Support cross-functional projects, working closely with finance, legal, operations and IT to implement tax-conscious solutions.

Requirements

• Degree in finance, accounting, law or equivalent; professional tax qualification preferred.
• Minimum 12–15 years’ experience in international or regional tax roles, including time at a Big Four or major MNC environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across corporate tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing and customs.
• Demonstrated experience advising on cross-border transactions and resolving tax disputes with local authorities.
• Proven ability to lead projects, present to senior management and influence stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP/tax automation tools and a good understanding of tax data flows.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or energy sectors advantageous but not essential.
• Based in Singapore with frequent regional engagement.