Tax CoE Tax Specialist APAC

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert advice on tax regulations to the APAC region
  • Take charge of managing complex tax activities within the region and globally, including providing support and guidance during tax audits.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement within our Global Business Services (GBS) and collaborate with Global Process Owner (GPO) organization to implement effective solutions.
  • Ensure tax compliance and reporting processes align with both global standards and the specific regulatory requirements of the APAC region.
  • Monitor and measure key process metrics to ensure high performance, including serving as a dedicated Internal Control System (ICS) reviewer.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between GBS and the GPO organization, fostering strong collaboration and communication between the two entities.
  • Participate and contribute to key projects.

• Quality Gate Activities:

  • Conduct risk-based random reviews of tax declarations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Review tax declarations for complex legal entities and intricate issues, providing valuable insights and recommendations.
  • Organize and lead training sessions to enhance the team's tax-specific knowledge and expertise.
  • Define additional data checks and coordinate with the GPO to ensure comprehensive compliance and accuracy.
  • Develop and implement mitigation plans to address tax risks specific to the APAC region

If you are a proactive and knowledgeable tax advisor with a passion for driving excellence in tax management, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our global tax operations.

WHO YOU ARE

• BA/BS degree in Tax/Fiscal, Finance, Accounting, Law, or Business with 5+ years of experience in tax advisory or/and in a multinational company, preferably covering direct & indirect tax advisory, tax compliance, tax accounting, and tax reporting for the APAC region.

• Strong capabilities to work through ambiguity and for sound judgment.

• Advanced level of capabilities to lead change, projects, and initiatives.

• Advanced level of capability to collaborate.

• Advanced level of ability to explain the "why", ability to influence people and to drive change or to execute governance of Tax.

• Strong tax judgement and business knowledge or ability to quickly learn.

• Advanced level of capability to collaborate task/project oriented without geographical, organizational, or functional boarders.

• SAP experience is a plus.

• Very good analytical skills and the proactive attitude to drive process changes.

• Customer oriented mind-set, change management capabilities and Team player.

• Competence to grasp an overview of complex subjects and deduce operational activities.

• Exceptional interpersonal communication, and presentation skills and ability to manage multiple and diverse stakeholders.

• A high proficiency level in English, both written and spoken complete your profile.

Local regulations and legal requirements vary per country of hire and will be discussed with considered candidates individually based on their potential of hire.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL CANADIAN CANDIDATES: This position requires full vaccination against COVID-19.

IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL GERMAN CANDIDATES: Applications from employees in Germany who may be affected by personnel reduction will treated favorably from other candidates in Germany.

IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL US CANDIDATES: Bayer expects its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Bayer active employees are also expected to disclose their vaccination status and if fully vaccinated, provide proof of vaccination status to Occupational Medicine. Bayer defines fully vaccinated in alignment with CDC which is two weeks after completing the two-dose vaccine regimen or two weeks after completing the one-dose regimen. Additionally, Bayer employees are also required to comply with state, local and customer requirements.

Division: Enabling Functions Reference Code 891286 Functional Area: Finance & Tax Location: Philippines : National Capital : Taguig Employment Type: Regular Position Grade: VS 1.1