Tax Manager
Flexport · Shenzhen, China · 9d ago
About Flexport:
At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.
The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.
Key Responsibilities
China Statutory Tax Compliance
- Manage and file all required PRC statutory tax filings (CIT, VAT, stamp duty) in-house, in line with local market and city-specific requirements.
- Monitor filing deadlines across all China entities/locations and ensure timely, accurate submission.
- Track changes in PRC tax law and regulations and assess their impact on the business.
- Lead or assist with the annual CIT reconciliation and annual statutory tax filing process.
- Respond to tax bureau inquiries, audits, and information requests.
APAC Tax Reconciliation
- Manage and lead the tax reconciliation process across APAC entities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely close.
- Partner with regional finance teams to identify and resolve reconciliation discrepancies.
- Provide regular reporting on APAC tax positions and risk exposure to the APAC Regional Controller.
Tax Advisory and Process Improvement
- Advise business stakeholders on APAC tax compliance requirements and implications of new transactions or business changes.
- Identify and drive improvements to tax compliance processes, controls, and reporting workflows, including automation opportunities.
- Support development and maintenance of internal tax policies and procedures.
External Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with local accounting firms, tax agents, and advisors across APAC markets to manage outsourced tax compliance work.
- Manage scope, quality, cost, and timeliness of external tax service providers.
- Coordinate transfer pricing documentation (local file, master file, and related filings) with external advisors and the regional/group transfer pricing team.
- Support indirect tax (VAT/GST) and direct tax matters across the region, including planning, compliance, and dispute resolution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of relevant China tax experience, ideally including exposure to APAC regional tax matters; background in a Big 4 or professional accounting firm is a plus.
- Solid working knowledge of PRC tax laws and regulations and general familiarity with tax regimes across other APAC markets.
- Practical experience with transfer pricing documentation and indirect tax compliance.
- Proven experience managing relationships with external tax agents, accounting firms, or advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
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