APAC Tax Manager

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewTax is a function within the MSI Finance Operations Center in Penang. MSI Finance Operations Centre is recognized as trusted partner to customers, suppliers and employees providing excellent service and quality support. Our department supports wide range of Motorola Solutions businesses and operations finance functions across APAC. We are responsible on all related business accounting and compliance reporting and making sure we provide great level of support to our business partners within APAC in all finance areas.
Job Description

• Managing a team of tax professionals for the region

• To provide oversight and support for tax compliance matters in the jurisdictions of coverage which includes review of tax computations prepared by tax consultants.

• To assist and manage tax audits conducted by tax authorities and involve working closely with controllers, finance team, business leaders and external advisors to resolve tax issues.

• To provide advice on all tax matters including day to day tax planning and advisory / operational business support, review of commercial contracts and cross-border transactions.

• To provide tax technical support to regional and local finance teams and business units within APAC.

• Monitor and analyze the impact of proposed and newly enacted tax legislation on the business in the relevant jurisdiction.

• Work with APAC transfer pricing team to ensure TP documentation is prepared and maintained in accordance with domestic tax legislation

• Identify tax efficient opportunities, and assist with all aspects of tax strategy management, and restructuring initiatives.

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Basic Requirements

• At least five years of relevant experience preferably in a Tax Department in a Big 4 firm and/or relevant tax experience in a MNC 

• Strong people management skills and ability to think strategically as a leader of the organization

• Ability to work under time pressure and handle tight deadlines.

• Good technical knowledge and understanding of the tax regimes in Asia Pacific region and tax treaty interpretations.

• Working knowledge of the Oracle accounting system is an advantage.

• Able to work independently or as part of a group. Needs to be a strong team player.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including senior-level business and corporate partnering
  • Have a positive work attitude and able to manage projects independently.

• Ability to drive regional tax initiatives and projects and improve tax compliance processes within the region.

• Proficiency in Mandarin (written and spoken) is a highly preferred, as this role supports the China/Taiwan regions

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Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced

Referral Payment PlanYes

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.