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Lead the country-level tax function, managing tax risk and ensuring compliance with local tax law and group policy. Act as the principal Tax contact in Korea, advising the CFO, regional Head of Tax, business lines and external advisors on tax strategy, transactions and change initiatives. Supervise tax controls, reporting and operational procedures while building and developing a high-performing team. Drive process improvements and represent the organisation in industry tax forums.
- Compensation
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- City
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- Country
- South Korea
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Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as Head of Tax .
- Lead and mitigate the country level tax risk within an acceptable risk level and reach the balance between risk appetite and tax efficiency;
- Supervise control procedures of tax related issues derived from business activities and ensure the compliance of such procedures with local tax law and group policy;
- Fulfil and execute required country level tax related engagement, and all reporting (internal and external) activities;
- Support CFO to contribute to local tax strategy and drive the implementation of globally led Tax change initiatives
- Act as the principal point of contact within Korea for internal and external stakeholders for all Tax matters;
- Partner with Business and Functions by providing advisory services on areas such as new product development, deal formation, or various internal activities;
- Participate in and work with relevant industry bodies and groups in relation to Tax-related initiatives and build a positive connection with the Tax community;
- Support the regional Head of Tax and CFO to set and deliver the strategy for the Tax function;
- Act as subject matter expert in country and lead the Tax team to cooperate with Business and Functions and external tax advisors to manage tax issues;
- Develop and motivate staff by coaching, training and creating opportunities for growth;
- Provide and give input to local solutions to complex global issues/initiatives in an ever-changing, high-risk environment;
- Streamline processes and support senior management to deploy resources in an effective and efficient way;
- Ensure tax operational procedure manuals are in place, updated, and compliant with Tax FIM and related Tax standards set out Globally;
[Qualification]
- Bachelor degree or above, majored in tax / accounting / finance.
- Over 10 years of relevant experience in accounting and tax-related areas, with experience in banking or financial services industry or CPA firm is preferred
- Solid background and knowledge in the field of Korea Tax
- Relevant professional qualfication required, such as KICPA
- Excellent communicator with strong inter-personal and infulencing skills.
- Supervisory skills to lead a team.
- Fluency in Korean and English
