China Tax Manager (China/HK)

About the role

The Tax Manager will develop and oversee the corporate tax strategy for the organization, providing strategic tax advice to support business decisions and day‑to‑day operations across China and Hong Kong.

Key responsibilities

• Daily monitoring and management of high‑and‑new‑tech enterprises (HNTE) tax matters.
• Conduct tax audits, M&A tax planning, ad‑hoc consulting, tax compliance reviews and FAS109 reviews.
• Defend tax audits and perform transfer pricing (TP) reviews.
• Collaborate with internal functions such as Controllership, Legal, Treasury, Sourcing and business leaders.
• Manage external consultants, auditors and liaise with government tax authorities.

Required profile

• 10–16 years of relevant experience, CPA or equivalent preferred.
• Background in both a Big‑Four accounting firm and an industrial corporate environment, with HNTE experience.
• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect tax laws, double taxation agreements, China TP laws, customs, foreign trade policies and VAT.
• Good understanding of legal, financial and accounting principles.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with SAP.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in English.

Required skills

• CPA certification
• SAP
• English language proficiency