BASF

Senior Manager, Regional Tax APAC

BASF

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Shanghai • 🇨🇳 China

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Senior

About the role

  • Lead and implement tax strategies for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, optimizing tax efficiency and ensuring compliance with local and international tax laws.
  • Oversee all aspects of direct and indirect tax operations, ensuring accuracy and timely compliance across the diverse APAC markets.
  • Implement robust risk management practices to identify and mitigate tax-related risks, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Build and maintain relationships with tax authorities, external advisors, and internal stakeholders, providing strategic tax advice to support regional business initiatives.
  • Work closely with the Group tax director, CFO and VP of Finance to develop and implement tax strategies that optimize the company's tax position across the APAC region.
  • Ensure effective implementation of tax policies and practices that enhance compliance and minimize risks.
  • Oversee the preparation and submission of direct and indirect tax filings, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Identify and manage tax risks, implementing strategies to mitigate exposure and liabilities.
  • Establish compliance frameworks for tax activities, thereby ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations in all jurisdictions within the region.
  • Coordinate the management of tax audits and inquiries, working with external advisors and tax authorities as needed.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with tax authorities and external advisors to facilitate compliance and leverage tax opportunities.
  • Provide strategic tax advisory services to senior management, supporting decision-making processes and optimizing tax efficiency.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Advanced qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent are highly advantageous.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in tax management, including expertise in direct and indirect tax, within a multinational corporation.
  • Experience in the chemicals industry or related sectors is beneficial, particularly in establishing new finance functions.
  • Extensive knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and international tax principles specific to the APAC region.
  • Proficiency in tax software, SAP, and advanced MS Office skills.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a proven ability to navigate complex tax environments.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with senior leadership and external partners.
  • Proficiency in English and Mandarin. Other relevant languages for the APAC region is advantageous for effective collaboration.
Benefits
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Hard skills
tax strategiesdirect taxindirect taxtax compliancerisk managementtax advisorytax auditstax lawsinternational tax principlestax software
Soft skills
analytical skillsstrategic thinkingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsrelationship building
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)advanced degree in Taxationadvanced degree in Accountingadvanced degree in Financeadvanced degree in Business Administration