Senior Manager, Regional Tax APAC(007040)
BASF
Shanghai, China
Posted on Nov 7, 2025
Up until now, finance tasks have been provided by BASF to the coatings division (EC). With the announced plan to carve-out EC, we are now establishing a dedicated finance function for EC. This presents an exciting opportunity to develop and shape the finance organization from its foundation. Therefore, we are looking for a Regional Tax Manager for the APAC region with the following objectives:
• Tax Strategy Leadership: Lead and implement tax strategies for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, optimizing tax efficiency and ensuring compliance with local and international tax laws.
• Direct and Indirect Tax Management: Oversee all aspects of direct and indirect tax operations, ensuring accuracy and timely compliance across the diverse APAC markets.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Implement robust risk management practices to identify and mitigate tax-related risks, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory: Build and maintain relationships with tax authorities, external advisors, and internal stakeholders, providing strategic tax advice to support regional business initiatives.
= Main Tasks =
Tax Strategy Leadership:
• Strategic Planning: Work closely with the Group tax director, CFO and VP of Finance to develop and implement tax strategies that optimize the company's tax position across the APAC region.
• Policy Implementation: Ensure effective implementation of tax policies and practices that enhance compliance and minimize risks.
Direct and Indirect Tax Management:
• Operational Oversight: Oversee the preparation and submission of direct and indirect tax filings, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and manage tax risks, implementing strategies to mitigate exposure and liabilities.
Risk Management and Compliance:
• Compliance Framework: Establish compliance frameworks for tax activities, thereby ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations in all jurisdictions within the region.
• Audit Management: Coordinate the management of tax audits and inquiries, working with external advisors and tax authorities as needed.
Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory:
• External Relations: Cultivate strong relationships with tax authorities and external advisors to facilitate compliance and leverage tax opportunities.
• Strategic Advice: Provide strategic tax advisory services to senior management, supporting decision-making processes and optimizing tax efficiency
= Job Requirements =
Education:
• Advanced degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent are highly advantageous.
Working Experience:
• Minimum 10 years' experience in tax management, including expertise in direct and indirect tax, within a multinational corporation.
• Experience in the chemicals industry or related sectors is beneficial, particularly in establishing new finance functions.
Technical & Professional Knowledge:
• Extensive knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and international tax principles specific to the APAC region.
• Proficiency in tax software, SAP, and advanced MS Office skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a proven ability to navigate complex tax environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with senior leadership and external partners.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin. Other relevant languages for the APAC region is advantageous for effective collaboration.
请时刻警惕任何可能的招聘欺诈行为！请注意，巴斯夫绝不会在任何情况下向候选人以任何形式收取任何费用。
• Tax Strategy Leadership: Lead and implement tax strategies for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, optimizing tax efficiency and ensuring compliance with local and international tax laws.
• Direct and Indirect Tax Management: Oversee all aspects of direct and indirect tax operations, ensuring accuracy and timely compliance across the diverse APAC markets.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Implement robust risk management practices to identify and mitigate tax-related risks, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory: Build and maintain relationships with tax authorities, external advisors, and internal stakeholders, providing strategic tax advice to support regional business initiatives.
= Main Tasks =
Tax Strategy Leadership:
• Strategic Planning: Work closely with the Group tax director, CFO and VP of Finance to develop and implement tax strategies that optimize the company's tax position across the APAC region.
• Policy Implementation: Ensure effective implementation of tax policies and practices that enhance compliance and minimize risks.
Direct and Indirect Tax Management:
• Operational Oversight: Oversee the preparation and submission of direct and indirect tax filings, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and manage tax risks, implementing strategies to mitigate exposure and liabilities.
Risk Management and Compliance:
• Compliance Framework: Establish compliance frameworks for tax activities, thereby ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations in all jurisdictions within the region.
• Audit Management: Coordinate the management of tax audits and inquiries, working with external advisors and tax authorities as needed.
Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory:
• External Relations: Cultivate strong relationships with tax authorities and external advisors to facilitate compliance and leverage tax opportunities.
• Strategic Advice: Provide strategic tax advisory services to senior management, supporting decision-making processes and optimizing tax efficiency
= Job Requirements =
Education:
• Advanced degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent are highly advantageous.
Working Experience:
• Minimum 10 years' experience in tax management, including expertise in direct and indirect tax, within a multinational corporation.
• Experience in the chemicals industry or related sectors is beneficial, particularly in establishing new finance functions.
Technical & Professional Knowledge:
• Extensive knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and international tax principles specific to the APAC region.
• Proficiency in tax software, SAP, and advanced MS Office skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a proven ability to navigate complex tax environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with senior leadership and external partners.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin. Other relevant languages for the APAC region is advantageous for effective collaboration.
请时刻警惕任何可能的招聘欺诈行为！请注意，巴斯夫绝不会在任何情况下向候选人以任何形式收取任何费用。