Operational Tax Team Lead South-East Asia

This job is with Allianz Commercial, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.Role Purpose:The Regional Team Lead Tax Specialist is responsible for overseeing tax compliance and reporting activities across multiple countries within a region. This role acts as the primary point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external advisors, ensuring tax processes are executed accurately, timely, and in alignment with corporate policies and local regulations. The position involves leading a team of tax professionals, driving process improvements, and supporting strategic tax planning initiativesKey ResponsibilitiesRegional Oversight:Manage and coordinate tax compliance (CIT, VAT/GST, withholding tax, transfer pricing) across all countries within the region.Team Leadership:Supervise, coach, and develop a team of tax specialists; allocate tasks and ensure knowledge sharing.Tax Reporting & Audits:Ensure accurate preparation and review of tax returns, reconciliations, and deferred tax calculations; lead responses to external and internal audits.Stakeholder Management:Act as the main point of contact for local finance teams, auditors, consultants, and tax authorities.Process Improvement:Drive efficiency, automation, and harmonization of tax processes within the region.Governance & Risk Management:Ensure compliance with internal controls, group policies, and global governance standardsProfile Key RequirementsQualifications & Experience:Graduate or post-graduate in Finance, Business, Commerce, or related field; professional tax qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA, ADIT) is a plus.Proven experience of 8+ years in Tax/Accounting/Financial Reporting area.Strong understanding of financial principles and reporting standards.System Skills:Knowledge of ERP systems and SAP.Proficiency in Microsoft Office.Functional Knowledge:Strong knowledge of corporate income tax, indirect tax, and withholding tax; familiarity with transfer pricing and international tax frameworks.Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities; ability to handle complex, cross-border tax issues.Team Work:Proven ability to manage, mentor, and motivate a team across multiple jurisdictions.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly to non-tax stakeholders and senior management.Other Skills:Fluency in English; additional regional languages are an asset.Proactive, solution-oriented, culturally adaptable, and collaborative..Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.