Tax Planning and Compliance Manager

About the job

We are a leading global brand dedicated to creating smart, helpful, and bold baby gear since 2007. Our business has continued to grow exponentially, and we are looking for a
Tax Planning and Compliance Manager (m/f/d)
to support the company's financial operations.

What you'll do

Tax Compliance:

• Act as Project Manager to oversee the tax calendar, ensuring all deadlines are met and filings are executed on time
• Serve as Project Manager to ensure that transfer pricing execution is in alignment with the established transfer pricing plan
• Monitor and track all tax-related activities to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Tax Planning

• Review and evaluate transaction flows and holding structures, leveraging insights to develop and implement tax strategies that enhance both the efficiency and effectiveness of Brand companies' overall tax position.
• Identify and evaluate tax risks related to business operations, recommending actions to mitigate those risks.

Transfer Pricing Planning:

• Analyze transaction flows and formulate strategies to improve efficiency through effective transfer pricing, ensuring compliance by overseeing these flows to optimize performance and meet regulatory requirements.
• Establish and monitor transaction flows for compliance and efficiency.
• Regularly update group investment chart and transaction flow

VAT Management:

• Assess VAT implications of transactions to minimize risks.

Permanent Establishment Mitigation:

• Identify and address potential permanent establishment risks to reduce tax exposure.

CPA Coordination and Selection:

• Coordinate with external CPA firms to facilitate tax planning and compliance efforts.
• Participate in the selection process for CPA firms, ensuring alignment with organizational needs
• Negotiate terms and services with CPAs to ensure optimal support and value.

Audit Support

• Coordinate and address tax audits from authorities in a timely manner through collaborating closely with Accounting Compliance Team and external CPA in document preparation and support as needed during the audit process.

Business Partnering

• Serve as a bridge between accounting, finance, and external tax advisors to facilitate communication and alignment on tax strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information for tax planning and compliance.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in tax compliance and planning, preferably in a multinational corporation or a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Language: Effective communication skills in English; knowledge of Mandarin is a plus.
• Professional accounting qualification (CFA, CMA, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
• Proven experience managing transfer pricing strategies and compliance.
• Familiarity with VAT management and permanent establishment risk
• Prior experience with the retail industry.
• Hands-on experience with ERP is a must (SAP preferred).
• Intermediate MS Excel skills including Vlookups, SumIf, and pivot tables.
• Power-points skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical: Possesses a data-driven and quantitative mindset. Demonstrated ability to focus on key issues, research, gather and integrate information from a variety of sources, and consider/recommend reasonable alternatives.
• Detail Oriented: Attention to detail, as demonstrated by regularly verifying all work thoroughly to ensure accuracy, and ability to recall specific facts quality and efficiently.
• Intercultural and Interprofessional: Ability to mediate between teams of different cultural (e.g. Taiwan and subsidiaries) and professional (e.g. IT and finance) backgrounds.
• Proactive: Identifies and solves problems independently.

What You'll Get:

• Flexible Schedule:
  Achieve a healthy work-life balance with the flexibility to manage your schedule.
• Complimentary Office Meals:
  Enjoy free fruits, lunch, and dinner at the office, along with occasional afternoon tea.
• Career Growth Opportunities:
  Access to continuous learning and development programs to help you advance in your career.
• Competitive Compensation Package:
  Attractive compensation package to ensure your well-being.
• Extra Benefits:
  We show appreciation through occasional benefits and rewards like private musical and art events, birthday coupons, and other special perks.
• Dynamic Global Environment:
  Gain hands-on experience in a rapidly growing international company, with exposure to global best practices.
• Diverse & Supportive Team:
  Collaborate with a talented, multicultural team with 20+ nationalities and learn from a wide range of professional backgrounds.
• Professional Development:
  Grow your skills and career while being mentored by industry experts.