Global Tax Manager
Posted on March 25, 2025 by Deriv.com
- Singapore, Singapore
- N/A
- Full Time
Job Information
Job Opening ID
ZR_2028_JOB
Date Opened
25/03/2025
Industry
Finance & Accounts
Job Type
Full time
City
Singapore
Country
Singapore
Job Description
At Deriv, a global leader in online trading with millions of customers, we are looking for a Global Tax Manager to drive our international tax strategy and shape the future of our financial operations. With a team of 1,200+ professionals from 70+ nationalities, we operate at scale across multiple jurisdictions, requiring a tax expert who can navigate complex regulations, optimise our tax position, and support our continued expansion.
Reporting to the Group Head of Tax, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, managing risks, and identifying opportunities that directly impact Deriv’s profitability and global growth. This is your opportunity to influence high-level financial decisions, collaborate with top-tier professionals, and drive strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Your Challenges:
Optimise tax strategy for business growth:
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Develop and implement effective tax strategies across multiple jurisdictions while ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations
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Identify tax-saving opportunities and devise risk mitigation strategies alongside Deriv’s global operations and continuous expansion
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Stay up to date with international tax developments, including income tax, capital gains tax, withholding taxes, VAT/GST, and transfer pricing, and provide strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders
- Assess the tax implications of emerging digital business models and leverage advancements in tax technology and data management
Drive compliance excellence and build audit defence capability:
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Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of all tax returns, including income tax, indirect taxes, withholding tax, and transfer pricing documentation
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Review financial statements, tax provisions, and disclosures to ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax reporting requirements
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Perform tax-related financial analysis, including effective tax rate calculations, deferred tax positions, and tax-related contingencies
- Formulate and implement strategies towards the resolution of tax disputes, audits, and litigation in order to safeguard Deriv’s interests
Champion a high-performing culture and lead tax process transformation:
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Build, mentor, and empower a best-in-class tax team across multiple jurisdictions, fostering excellence in execution and strategic thinking
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Champion cross-functional collaboration between tax, finance, and legal teams to drive business alignment and maximise efficiencies
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Stay at the forefront of global tax trends, regulatory changes, and industry innovations, shaping thought leadership and best practices in tax strategy
- Utilise AI and cutting-edge technology to enhance compliance processes, automate reporting, and accelerate tax research
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with a CPA qualification
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10+ years of corporate tax and tax advisory experience, including at least 4 years in a managerial role, gained from consulting firm and MNC
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Strong international tax knowledge and experience in corporate tax, indirect tax, withholding tax and transfer pricing issues of cross-border transactions
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Extensive knowledge of tax laws and regulations across multiple geographies
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex tax rules and apply to specific business situations
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Excellent communication, stakeholder management and time management skills
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High agility to work under tight deadlines with global teams
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Detail-oriented, hands-on and resourceful
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Excellent spoken and written English communication
- Experience in finance automation and AI technologies is a plus
Benefits
We pay competitive salaries based on your skills, qualifications, experience and market rates. Additionally, you’ll be eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
When you join Deriv, you will be supported in growing your career in our company. You can expect to have a personalised Learning and Development programme as well as the costs covered for relevant professional development and education related to advancing your career at Deriv.
You'll be based at our dynamic office in Singapore, strategically situated in this premier Asian financial hub. Our Singapore office is home to a team of bright trading minds dedicated to making Deriv everyone's first choice for trading CFDs. You'll experience a fast-paced, multicultural workplace that emphasises innovation and excellence, with regular industry insights sessions and collaborative projects. Our modern office space embodies Singapore's forward-thinking approach, providing an environment that inspires creativity and professional growth. Join us in Singapore to influence the trading experience of over two million clients around the globe and be at the forefront of shaping Deriv's future in a city that never stops evolving.
Our culture is unique, and we live by our values and leadership principles, so it's worth learning more about Deriv's culture.
Ready to revolutionise online trading? If you're excited about leveraging your expertise to shape the future of financial markets while working with a global team of innovators, we want to hear from you.
Deriv is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We take pride in our Great Place to Work and IIP Platinum certifications, which reflect our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment. Join us and help build the future of online trading while working alongside top talent from over 80 nationalities.
Advertised until:
April 24, 2025
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