International Tax Manager
We are looking for an experienced International Tax Manager to join a growing regional tax function based in Singapore. This is a newly established position that will support a broad range of cross-border tax matters across the Asia Pacific region while partnering closely with both regional and global stakeholders.
The successful candidate will act as a key advisor on international tax matters, including permanent establishment, transfer pricing, indirect taxes, withholding taxes, and treaty interpretation. The role offers exposure to a diverse range of jurisdictions, business models, and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess cross-border transactions, service arrangements, and operating structures to provide practical tax guidance across multiple APAC jurisdictions.
- Analyse the application of double tax treaties and advise on treaty entitlement, anti-avoidance rules, and related international tax considerations.
- Evaluate the interaction between local tax legislation and internationally recognised tax frameworks, identifying potential risks and implications.
- Support regional stakeholders on tax matters arising from business operations across different jurisdictions.
- Provide tax support for business growth initiatives, new market entry projects, and evolving operating models.
- Monitor developments in global tax reform initiatives and assess potential impacts on regional operations.
- Prepare clear technical analysis, position papers, and supporting documentation for complex tax issues.
Requirements
- Strong technical knowledge of international taxation and Asia Pacific tax regimes.
- Ability to interpret tax treaties, legislation, guidance, and technical materials, and apply them to commercial situations.
- Demonstrated experience advising on permanent establishment and other cross-border tax matters.
- Familiarity with transfer pricing, withholding tax, indirect taxes, and the tax treatment of international transactions.
- Exposure to tax issues affecting multinational organisations, particularly those with complex regional operations.
Selby Jennings is a trading style of Phaidon International (License number R24119768).
PoC: Nicole Lim
EA Number: R24124984 / EA License No: 16S819
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