Head of China Tax

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Entity: Finance Job Family Group: Tax Group Job Description: The Head of China Tax is responsible for leading and overseeing all tax matters relating to Castrol's operations in China. The role acts as the senior tax leader for the country, the principal holder of relationships with fiscal authorities and senior business leaders, and is accountable for ensuring effective tax governance, compliance and risk management across the organisation. The role is focused on leading and managing all tax matters relating to Castrol's operations in China. The role holder will provide oversight of local tax compliance, reporting, governance and risk management activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and supporting the business in navigating an evolving tax landscape. The role will also play a key role in driving operational excellence, strengthening tax processes and supporting business objectives within China. The Head of China Tax will be a member of the Castrol Tax Leadership Team and will actively contribute to the development and delivery of Castrol's tax strategy, governance framework, risk management approach and broader leadership agenda. The role will act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders in China, providing tax insight and guidance to support strategic decision-making and sustainable business growth. Reporting to the Castrol Head of Tax, the Head of China Tax will be a key contributor to the delivery of Castrol's tax strategy and objectives, providing tax expertise across all aspects of the business and actively contributing to the Castrol Tax Leadership Team. Business Partnering and Advisory Provide tax advice and support to Castrol's commercial operations in China across all taxes. Develop and maintain strong relationships with business leadership teams to understand commercial strategies and business objectives and provide tax support that enables informed decision making. Provide practical and commercially focused tax advice on business initiatives, restructurings, supply chain changes, new business opportunities and strategic projects. Work with internal stakeholders and external advisers to identify solutions that appropriately balance business objectives, compliance requirements and tax risk management. Monitor developments in tax legislation and policy and provide guidance on the impact of those developments on the business. Support engagement with industry groups, government bodies and fiscal authorities on matters affecting the business. Tax Risk Management, Governance and Compliance Work with the Castrol Tax Leadership Team to identify, assess and manage tax risks in accordance with Castrol's governance framework and ethical principles. Maintain oversight of all direct and indirect tax compliance activities performed by internal teams, external providers and joint venture partners. Ensure the timely and accurate completion of tax filings, Corporate Income Tax compliance, transfer pricing documentation and all associated compliance obligations. Oversee tax payment obligations, tax reporting requirements and compliance calendars across the jurisdictions within scope. Manage the design, documentation and monitoring of tax compliance processes and controls, working closely with Finance teams and external service providers. Oversee tax governance processes and ensure appropriate controls are in place to support compliance with local regulatory requirements. Support forecasting and monitoring of cash taxes and, where required, provide oversight of tax accounting and reporting activities. Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws, regulations and filing obligations across the jurisdictions within scope. Continuously review tax compliance arrangements to ensure they remain effective, efficient and aligned with business requirements. Support forecasting and monitoring of cash taxes and, where required, provide oversight of tax accounting and reporting activities. Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws, regulations and filing obligations across the jurisdictions within scope. Tax Authorities, Audits and Controversy Management Act as the primary relationship holder with fiscal authorities across the jurisdictions within scope. Develop and maintain constructive and professional relationships with tax authorities and relevant government bodies. Lead the management of all tax audits, enquiries, investigations and disputes. Coordinate responses to tax authority requests and ensure appropriate governance and documentation is maintained. Work with tax authorities, government bodies and external advisers to resolve tax disputes and achieve appropriate technical and commercial outcomes. Provide leadership and oversight in relation to significant tax risks, uncertain tax positions and tax controversy matters. Tax Operations and Compliance Oversight Oversee all tax activities delivered through outsourced providers, external advisers, joint venture support arrangements and Transitional Service Agreements. Ensure roles, responsibilities and accountabilities are clearly defined between all parties involved in delivering tax activities. Monitor service delivery arrangements to ensure compliance obligations are fulfilled accurately and on a timely basis. Support the transition of tax activities from TSA-supported arrangements to a sustainable long-term compliance model. Establish and maintain appropriate compliance monitoring and reporting processes. Ensure robust documentation is maintained to support tax filings, tax positions, audit activity and governance requirements. Work closely with Finance teams to ensure the quality and integrity of data used in support of tax compliance and reporting activities. Promote consistency in tax governance, controls and compliance standards across all jurisdictions within scope. Leadership and Culture Directly manage, mentor and develop a high-performing team of tax professionals, promoting a culture of excellence, inclusion and professional growth. Provide leadership and oversight to tax resources. Essential Experience and Qualifications Educated to degree level with a relevant professional tax, accounting or legal qualification. Extensive tax planning, advisory, compliance and risk management experience within a global or multinational environment. Strong knowledge of Chinese tax legislation and practice, including Corporate Income Tax, Indirect Taxes, Employment Taxes and Transfer Pricing. Significant experience managing tax authorities, audits, enquiries, disputes and regulatory interactions. Ability to understand business operations and their tax implications, enabling business leaders to make informed decisions that support profitability, growth and operational efficiency. Demonstrated experience of providing practical, commercially focused tax advice to senior business stakeholders. Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation. Experience managing external advisers, outsourced service providers and multi-party delivery models. Significant experience managing complex tax compliance and governance activities within a multinational environment. Strong understanding of tax governance, internal controls and compliance frameworks. Experience establishing and operating tax compliance processes and control frameworks across multiple jurisdictions. Experience managing tax accounting, cash tax and tax reporting requirements. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, manage complex projects and influence senior stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies. Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and build productive relationships across Finance, Legal, HR, Commercial and Operational functions. Fluency in English and Mandarin, with the ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Desirable Experience and Qualifications Experience within the consumer products, manufacturing or other complex multinational sectors. Experience supporting business separations, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions or large-scale organisational change programmes. Experience managing Transitional Service Agreements and transitioning tax activities into standalone operating models. Familiarity with OECD tax developments and international taxation matters affecting multinational groups Travel Requirement No travel is expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: acquisitions and disposals activity, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Creativity and Innovation, Data Management, Digital Fluency, Direct and indirect tax compliance and accounting, Economic modelling, Financial Reporting, Influencing tax law and policy, Interpreting and applying tax law, Management of change, Managing tax dispute resolution and controversies, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Tax advice for mergers, Tax advisory, Tax compliance process management, Tax reporting and control, Transfer Pricing Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. 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