Regional Tax Manager

About Us

As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us.  We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream.  Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real. 

Location: Singapore, Marina One

Bring meaning to your tax expertise by joining the tax team of a global food & beverage leader. As Regional Tax Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing the tax affairs across Singapore and the wider APAC region, working at our Global Headquarters alongside finance leaders and business leaders.

About Olam Food Ingredients (ofi):

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we're with, whatever we're doing, we always make it real.

What you will do:

• Lead the corporate tax affairs for our Olam entities in Singapore – including the Global HQ, trading and financing entities – partnering with the corporate finance team and external tax agent
• Oversee tax compliance for Singapore & APAC entities
• Support tax planning across Singapore & APAC
• Manage quarter-end and year-end tax provisions for our Singapore and APAC entities
• Manage tax authority engagement across the APAC region, working with corporate finance and external tax advisors
• Manage Singapore  government agency incentive programmes , including leading engagement with the agencies
• Partner closely with key stakeholders to understand the tax impact of business operations, ensuring tax needs are identified, considered and clearly communicated
• Be a trusted advisor to the business, providing practical tax advice and guidance across APAC

Who we are looking for:

• A degree in Accountancy, Taxation, ACCA or equivalent
• Around 4-8 years of Singapore tax experience (some regional exposure will also be favourable)
• Sound knowledge of Singapore tax rules, including GST
• Up to date with the global tax environment
• High standards, self-motivated, organised, hands-on and meticulous, with the ability to work independently and under time pressure
• Skilled at prioritising and managing deadlines while handling a diverse range of issues
• Strong numerical, analytical and communication skills.

Why join us:

• High profile team: Join an established team which is well recognised and highly regarded throughout the global organisation
• Visibility and impact: work at our Global Headquarters on matters of key relevance to the business
• Regional scope: broaden your experience with a role that spans Singapore and the APAC region
• Collaboration: partner with finance colleagues, business stakeholders and external advisors in a purpose-driven, global organisation

Ready to make it real? Apply through the ofi careers site and take the next step in your tax career with us.

ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.