Head of Tax Apac

**Job Description**: COMPANY PROFILE: WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: The Head of TAX APAC is responsible for providing executive leadership and oversight for all tax matters impacting the APAC Region. S/he is responsible for recommending and pursuing tax strategies that support operational objectives and optimize the Company’s overall tax position. This position will report to Global Head of Tax. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Functional oversight and coordination of all direct and indirect tax matters - Lead the tax planning and strategic initiatives for APAC Region, including the implementation of tax strategies that drive shareholder value - Regularly interact with and advise senior management regarding tax benefits and risks and the interrelationship between operational decisions/direction - Manage the assessment and direction of tax planning associated with M&A activity - Lead the tax APAC department’s work related to the Regional reporting process for income taxes including review by audit firm and ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations; ensure seamless integration with controllership organization - Develop and execute opportunities for transformation, process improvement and automation - Manage strong working relationships with external tax advisors and outsourced tax service providers - Retain, manage, recognize and reward a motivated workforce capable of achieving short and long-range business objectives YOUR KEY COMPETENCES AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Minimum 15 years income tax experience with a large multinational company and/or Big 4 accounting firm - Experience in managing complex audit and litigation matters - Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business, Finance or Accounting - English language fluency - Strong people leader with a commitment to developing and training team members, promoting a collaborative work environment - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate concisely and effectively with senior management, subordinate, peer, and non-Tax executives - Able to drive results with a business partner mindset - Excellent leadership and project management skills within a collaborative environment and proven ability to multi-task on multiple issues within tight deadlines - Ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete work timely & accurately with mínimal supervision - Active learner and critical thinker with strong problem-solving, organizational and time management skills - Proven self-starter and empowered decision maker that follows projects through to timely completion - Ability to develop and implement "Best Practice" process improvements and sustain those processes to ensure maximum efficiency and accuracy - Impeccable integrity and ethics **Job Requirements**: WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: The Head of TAX APAC is responsible for providing executive leadership and oversight for all tax matters impacting the APAC Region. S/he is responsible for recommending and pursuing tax strategies that support operational objectives and optimize the Company’s overall tax position. This position will report to Global Head of Tax. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Functional oversight and coordination of all direct and indirect tax matters - Lead the tax planning and strategic initiatives for APAC Region, including the implementation of tax strategies that drive shareholder value - Regularly interact with and advise senior management regarding tax benefits and risks and the interrelationship between operational decisions/direction - Manage the assessment and direction of tax planning associated with M&A activity - Lead the tax APAC department’s work related to the Regional reporting process for income taxes including review by audit firm and ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations; ensure seamless integration with controllership organization - Develop and execute opportunities for transformation, process improvement and automation - Manage strong working relationships with external tax advisors and outsourced tax service providers - Retain, manage, recognize and reward a motivated workforce capable of achieving short and long-range business objectives YOUR KEY COMPETENCES AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Minimum 15 years income tax experience with a large multinational company and/or Big 4 accounting firm - Experience in managing complex audit and litigation matters - Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business, Finance or Accounting - English language fluency - Strong people leader with a commitment to developing and training team members, promoting a collaborative work environment - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate concisely and effectively with senior management, subordinate, peer, and non-Tax executives - Able to drive results with a business partner mindset - Excellent leadership and project management skills within a collaborative environment and proven ability to multi-task on multiple issues within t