Regional Tax Manager

About the role

Fluence is seeking a Regional Tax Manager to join its APAC Finance team. The role will oversee tax matters for the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan, supporting regional projects and collaborating with global tax functions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead tax compliance activities for the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan, with the potential to expand to additional jurisdictions within 12 months.
• Manage tax audits, assessments and court cases, acting as the primary liaison with tax authorities.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks while capitalising on tax optimisation opportunities, including promoting tax awareness and improving internal controls.
• Provide ad‑hoc tax advice and monitor legislative and regulatory developments across the region.
• Support US income‑tax provisioning processes for regional initiatives.
• Assist the Philippines finance lead with controllership functions.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of tax experience in a Big 4 or multinational corporate tax department, with international exposure.
• University degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with proven experience dealing with tax authorities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Required skills

• Tax compliance
• Tax audit management
• Tax risk management
• Knowledge of APAC tax regulations (Philippines, Taiwan, Japan)