Title:  Tax and Treasury Manager

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Reporting to: Tax Director APAC

Duty Post: Taipei, Taiwan

TAX AND TREASURY MANAGER

This position exists to lead all tax matters, including direct tax, TP, and Indirect tax of JT Tobacco International Taiwan Corp and all tax matters of Japan Tobacco International Manufacturing Co., Ltd except customs and excise. To support tax angles of business models set up, sourcing changes, new business flows, and conversions. 

Main responsibilities:

• to lead implementation of tax strategy in line with JTI policies and guidelines
• to handle tax risks and implement measures to reduce/mitigate tax risks
• to proactively lead tax implications from legislation changes or business changes
• to apply and maintain tax rulings
• to supervise tax/customs audits and tax litigations

As the Tax and Treasury Manager, you will: 

• Responsible for implementation of tax strategy, tax risk analyses, and implementation of the measures to mitigate tax risks. Prepare and implement tax policies and procedures, including JSOX controls in the tax area.

• Oversight of the companies` tax compliance with the relevant tax law and practice

• Provide internal tax advisory (in particular VAT, CIT,  excise,  transfer pricing, property tax).  Analyse flows of goods and services from a tax point of view and advise on all tax matters. Lead and coordinate tax-driven business initiatives locally or globally

• To coordinate international tax angles of JTI business model in the cluster including BD activity, developments in RRP, GSC operations and other business model developments in the cluster markets/factories.

• Lead the partnership with tax authorities and consultants, liaise with tax authorities regarding the tax audits and other requests, and maintain partnerships with all departments within the company as well as global functions.

• Recruit, motivate, and guide the professional development of the team. Own the tax team, including coordination of work within the department, ensure the team development and growth, and ensure proper training.

• Maintain sound cash forecasting and work with Global Treasury on all relevant activities to optimize the Group's cash position.

Requirements: 

• Degree in Tax, Law, or Finance, Local tax certification preferable 
• At least 7 years in relevant areas in Big Four firms, local accounting firms, law firms, and in-house tax professional
• Tax experience is a must, and a background in either treasury or finance is nice to have.
• Fluent in Chinese and English

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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