Tax Manager - ASSC

About Franke

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

Franke Asia Shared Services Center was established in 2013. As a key strategic hub for the Franke Group, it is based in China and serves markets including Japan, Korea, Singapore, Australia, Vietnam etc. Leveraging its professional expertise in human resources, finance, taxation, customs, and data management, the center has built solid service support for Franke Asia Business, enabling business growth and driving the organization toward new heights in the industry. 

About the job

In this role, you will lead regional tax compliance, drive tax process excellence, and partner with business stakeholders to create value through effective tax management and digital innovation.

Your tasks

• Lead tax compliance across Asia, ensuring timely and accurate filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns while maintaining full compliance with local regulations and corporate tax policies.
• Manage tax risks and tax authority interactions, including tax audits, inspections, inquiries, and coordination with external tax advisors to ensure smooth and compliant operations.
• Oversee transfer pricing and intercompany tax matters, including Local Files, Master Files, related-party transaction disclosures, and monitoring of intercompany transactions in accordance with the arm's length principle.
• Drive tax digitalization and process optimization, leveraging AI, automation, and technology solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across tax operations.
• Identify and implement tax incentives and preferential policies, such as High and New Technology Enterprise (HNTE) benefits and R&D super deduction programs, to maximize tax value for the business.
• Serve as a trusted business partner, providing practical tax advice, reviewing major contracts and cross-border transactions, and managing withholding tax matters to support strategic business decisions.
• Support regional tax planning and strategic projects, contributing to tax-efficient business initiatives and continuous improvement across the Asia region. 

Requirements

• Bachelor and above degree, fluent English communication skills (oral & written) for business interaction.
• Strong expertise in corporate taxation and tax compliance
• Solid experience in transfer pricing and cross-border tax matters
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proactive mindset with a passion for process improvement and digital transformation
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multinational environment 

What we offer you

• We encourage you to uphold the spirit of innovation, work pragmatically and collaboratively to scale the heights of the industry, and effectively select the best solutions.
• With the collaboration of our global teams, we create unique work experience, embrace diversity and inclusion, and strive for common progress.
• Relying on our deep industry accumulation, we help you enhance your capabilities and build a multi-dimensional career development path.
• We value your personal initiative, inspire you to unleash your unlimited potential, and provide a competitive "total rewards" package.
• We implement the people-oriented concept, create an excellent workplace environment, and safeguard the comprehensive health and well-being of our employees. 

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