Senior / Tax Manager, New Headcount | Private Equity | HK$90 - 100K

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About Your Company

This leading investment firm specializes in private equity, private credit, asset management, and wealth management solutions. With a robust portfolio that spans various sectors and geographies, the company is committed to delivering superior returns through strategic investments and innovative financial solutions. The firm is currently seeking to hire a new headcount for its tax team. This position will report directly to the CFO and operate as a standalone role, providing a unique opportunity to shape the tax function within the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assume full responsibility for all tax compliance matters across the Group's companies, joint ventures, and associates, including the preparation of local and international tax filings.
• Report directly to senior management while providing support for specific duties based on experience.
• Manage and report on the Group's effective tax rate, focusing on strategic tax planning in private equity, private credit, asset management, and wealth management.
• Act as the sole coordinator for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) related to tax risks.
• Provide expert tax structuring advice to investment teams, ensuring alignment with the Groups goals while maintaining strong relationships with external tax advisors.
• Oversee Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) 2.0 initiatives at the sub-group level, coordinating with the parent company on related matters and assessing strategies to minimize exposure.
• Handle transfer pricing issues for the Group and its associates/affiliates, preparing necessary documentation such as master files and local files, and facilitating country-by-country reporting when applicable.
• Collaborate closely with fund management teams to deliver tax advice on structuring products and investments in the US, Australia, China and Europe etc.
• Liaise with various business units and finance teams to provide comprehensive support and guidance, contributing to administrative tasks as needed.
• Design and implement efficient tax procedures to enhance compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Perform ad-hoc research and tasks as assigned by management, including annual tax planning and managing multiple projects across various entities.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Finance or a related field.
• Qualified CPA or equivalent designation.
• A minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience in asset management, private equity or licensed corp, with a strong background in tax compliance.
• Hands-on experience with local tax regulations; overseas experience is essential, particularly in the US, China, Australia, the UK, and/or the EU.
• Familiarity with BEPS 2.0 and transfer pricing is preferred, though not mandatory.
• Previous experience in Big Four accounting firms and buy-side fund houses is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to meet tight deadlines and conduct ad-hoc research.
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English; articulate and intelligent communication skills are crucial to face investors and other business partners.
• Ability to engage with tax advisory services while conducting initial groundwork independently (e.g. tax returns and IR reports).
• Open-minded and adaptable, capable of handling a variety of tasks across tax, finance, and administrative support.

How To Apply

Interested parties, please send your CV directly to oscar@kingdeux.com or apply directly.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.