Tax and Treasury Senior Manager, GCSEA

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Title Tax and Treasury Senior Manager, GCSEA company Vision, mission and values Our vision is what gives us direction and what we want to achieve as an organization: To be the global leader in providing innovative access solutions that help people feel safe and secure so that they can experience a more open world. Our mission describes our role as a company, our reason for being and how we aim to serve our key stakeholders: • Build sustainable shareholder value • Provide added value to our customers, partners and end-users • Be a world-leading organization where people succeed • Conduct business in an ethical, compliant and sustainable way Our core values and beliefs are the backbone of our behavior, towards each other and in relationships with external stakeholders: • Empowerment - We have trust in people • Innovation - We have the courage to change • Integrity - We stand up for what’s right Position summary The role leads divisional tax and treasury functions across GCSEA ensuring compliance with local regulations while driving tax planning, reporting, and transfer pricing strategies. The position oversees audits, supports complex transactions such as M&A and restructuring, and partners with finance controllers, FSSC leaders, and external consultants to safeguard financial integrity. Reports TO SVP & Chief Financial Officer Greater China and South East Asia TEAM STRUCTURE The role collaborates with Finance Controllers, FSSC leaders, and external consultants to lead tax and treasury across Greater China and South East Asia ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Tax Compliance: Take ownership of tax risk management. Ensure division’s entities tax practises complies with their country tax laws and regulations. Tax Planning: Identify and guide tax planning opportunities to minimize tax liabilities. Tax Reporting: Oversee the preparation and review of tax returns and reporting in HFM. Transfer Pricing: Manage transfer pricing policies and documentation. Tax Audits: Lead and manage tax audits and disputes. Cross-Border Collaboration: Enhance collaboration on tax and treasury activities across different divisions within Greater China and South East Asia. Global Tax Projects: Drive the implementation of the division and global tax projects and initiatives. Treasury: Funding planning of M&A, restructuring, and dividend, treasury compliance and efficiency. Consultant Coordination: Work with external consultants on various tax matters. Key Accountability Using your strong tax and transfer pricing (TP) technical skills to navigate stakeholders through the changing tax landscape. Support stakeholders in tax and TP on compliance, reporting, reviewing and updating of tax and TP models. Support and managing the Direct (such as corporate income tax) and all Indirect (such as GST, VAT, Sales tax, Stamp Duties, Payroll, etc.) tax matters for the operations. Review and approve the documents prepared by the divisional entities’ finance controller for tax instalments payments and ensure corporate income tax return are lodged on time. Provide tax advice on all taxation matters including areas such as R&D tax deductions, tax incentives etc. Understanding legislative taxation changes, identify tax exposures and opportunities that align with businesses goals. Take lead in supervising and management of tax audits and disputes. Driving the use of technology for preparation of corporate income tax returns, enhance compliance processes, etc. Review stakeholders’ income tax accounting calculations and assist with reporting in HFM and annual statutory accounts. Ensuring businesses are aware of tax exposure and impact from asset disposals/structural re-organization & changes/Mergers & acquisitions etc. Develop, drive and implement tax and transfer pricing policies. Lead with a strong compliance and integrity mindset. Work with divisional entities on the annual dividend declaration in compliance with local thin capitalization rules. Work together with FSSC leaders on the funding of acquisition, organization restructure, dividend payment etc taking into consideration the bank facilities availability and the gearing ratio/limits in compliance with local thin cap rules. Develop and manage GCSEA treasury policies & procedures. Custodian banking mandates for division and ensures compliance in line with treasury policy. Selection criteria, Relevant Knowledge, and competencies Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline required. 10+ years of tax and treasury management experience in multinational companies. Candidates from Big 4 tax consulting firms with 10+ years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply. Strong technical knowledge in corporate and indirect taxes. Ability to identify tax opportunities, advise on incentives, and align strategies with business objectives. Experience in funding for M&A, restructuring, and dividend planning, ensuring compliance with thin capitalization rules. Skilled in leading audits, managing disputes, and providing clear tax advice on complex transactions. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, cross-border coordination, and a compliance-driven mindset. Possession of a recognized accounting or tax qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is preferred. Fluency in Chinese and English, both written and spoken. Required competencies and soft skills Ability to interpret complex tax legislation, identify risks, and propose practical solutions aligned with business goals. Clear and professional communication, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders and external consultants across regions. Skilled in cross-border teamwork, fostering cooperation between finance controllers, FSSC leaders, and entities. Resilient in navigating changing tax landscapes and global initiatives, with openness to new technologies and processes. Proactive in resolving disputes, managing audits, and supporting complex transactions such as M&A and restructuring. Additional Information: Confidential Information Management: Ability to handle sensitive financial and tax information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality. Travel Requirement: Willingness to travel, travel required: 0%-10%. We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.