Assistant Director, Regional Tax

Our client is seeking a senior tax professional to take ownership of its tax footprint across Asia.

This is a leadership role with real influence. You will set the direction for how tax is managed regionally, partner with senior stakeholders on major business decisions, and lead a dedicated team that keeps the organisation compliant, defensible, and tax-efficient.

How You Will Add Value

1. Lead tax strategy for the region
You will be the custodian of the regional tax approach. That means shaping structures, policies, and governance for markets across Asia — including China, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines — and making sure they hold up under scrutiny and reflect the latest legislation.

2. Be the go-to advisor for the business
Leadership will rely on you when it matters most: entering new markets, reshaping the group, pursuing acquisitions, or exiting investments. You will translate complex tax rules into clear, commercial recommendations that help decision-makers move with confidence.

3. Keep operations compliant and efficient
You will oversee the day-to-day tax health of Asian entities — from filings and documentation to incentive tracking — working hand-in-hand with finance colleagues, advisors, and authorities to keep everything on track and on time.

4. Own transfer pricing and global reporting
From pricing policies and supporting analyses to documentation and international filings, you will ensure the group's intercompany arrangements are consistent, well-supported, and aligned with both local requirements and global standards, including CbCR and Pillar 2.

5. Stay ahead of change
You will monitor tax developments across Asia, anticipate what they mean for the business, and turn risks into opportunities for improvement.

Your Team

You will manage one regional team with two people reporting directly to you.

Who We Are Looking For

You are likely to be a strong fit if you bring:

• A university qualification in accounting, taxation, law, economics, or similar
• 8+ years in tax within an international environment, with about 5 years gained at a Big 4 firm
• Deep, hands-on experience with cross-border tax and structuring in Asia
• Confidence dealing with tax authorities and external advisors
• A solid grasp of transfer pricing — how it works in practice, not just in theory
• The ability to think commercially and understand how tax impacts pricing, margin, and growth
• Strong numbers, strong judgement, and strong project discipline
• A practical, self-driven working style — you get things done and manage competing priorities well
• Excellent relationship skills — you build trust quickly with finance, business leaders, and external partners