Global Mobility Tax Accountant

About the role

The Global Mobility Tax Accountant will support the Global Mobility Tax Manager in handling compensation and benefits expenses for mobile assignees across the APAC region. This role works closely with payroll delivery teams, external tax providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate tax settlement and equity compensation processing.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare Compensation Accumulation Forms (CAF) by consolidating payroll and benefit data in line with company policy and Global Mobility deadlines.
• Support payroll delivery teams in processing mobile assignee compensation across home and host payrolls.
• Coordinate with external tax service providers to settle employee tax obligations, providing required data and tracking outcomes.
• Serve as the point of contact for mobility and equity‑related queries, assisting employees and internal teams.
• Assist in processing equity compensation through local payroll, validating inputs and ensuring accurate transaction recording.
• Track and reconcile tax settlements for long‑term incentives, managing collections or refunds via payroll.
• Manage intercompany funding for equity‑related payroll transactions, raising requests and processing settlements.
• Perform balance‑sheet reconciliations for mobility‑related income items, equity funding, payments, and employee receivables.
• Develop and maintain standardized processes, controls, and documentation, applying Operational Excellence principles.
• Monitor KPIs for mobility inputs and equity reporting, focusing on timeliness and accuracy.

Required profile

• Degree qualified with a professional accounting designation (CPA, CIMA, ACCA).
• 3–5 years of experience in accounting or payroll within a shared‑services environment or a Big 4 firm, supporting multi‑country payroll operations.
• Working knowledge of APAC tax and social‑security regulations and exposure to mobility or equity programs.
• Self‑driven, detail‑oriented, able to work with minimal supervision and collaborate across teams.
• Proven ability to define processes, controls, and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills.

Required skills

• SAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Workday