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Position Overview The Group Vice President & Head of Tax is responsible for leading and overseeing the global tax strategy, governance, compliance, planning and risk management of a multinational hospitality management company with operations across Asia Pacific, EMEA and the Americas. As the Group's most senior tax executive, the incumbent will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise across all aspects of international taxation, ensuring the Group operates within applicable tax laws while optimising its global tax position, protecting shareholder value and supporting sustainable business growth. The role will serve as a strategic adviser to the Group CFO, executive leadership team, regional management and business stakeholders on tax implications arising from the Group's hospitality operations, hotel management agreements, ownership structures, investment activities, acquisitions, disposals, financing arrangements and international expansion. The incumbent will establish and maintain a robust, commercially oriented global tax function that balances tax efficiency, regulatory compliance, risk management and operational effectiveness across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities A. Global Tax Strategy and Leadership * Develop, implement and continuously enhance the Group's global tax strategy, aligned with its corporate objectives, business model and geographical footprint. * Provide strategic tax leadership across Asia Pacific, EMEA and the Americas, ensuring consistent global standards while accommodating local regulatory requirements. * Advise the Group CFO, executive leadership and Board on material tax matters, emerging risks, regulatory developments and strategic opportunities. * Establish a global tax governance framework covering tax policies, risk appetite, accountability, internal controls, reporting and escalation procedures. * Optimise the Group's effective tax rate, cash tax position and overall tax efficiency through commercially sustainable and legally compliant strategies. B. International Tax Planning and Structuring * Lead international tax planning for the Group's cross-border operations, investments, management arrangements and corporate structures. * Advise on the tax-efficient structuring of hotel management agreements, franchise agreements, licensing arrangements, technical service agreements and other hospitality-related commercial contracts. * Evaluate cross-border tax implications involving management fees, royalty payments, franchise income, technical service fees, shared services and intercompany transactions. * Oversee tax considerations relating to permanent establishments, withholding taxes, double taxation agreements, foreign tax credits and treaty benefits. * Assess the tax implications of establishing, restructuring or exiting operations in existing and new markets. C. Global Tax Compliance and Reporting * Oversee timely and accurate compliance with corporate income tax, withholding tax, indirect tax and other applicable tax obligations across all operating jurisdictions. * Establish consistent global tax reporting, compliance monitoring and internal control processes. * Ensure appropriate accounting for income taxes, deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions and tax provisions under applicable financial reporting standards. * Lead the preparation and review of consolidated tax reporting, effective tax rate forecasts, tax reconciliations and related financial statement disclosures. * Oversee tax compliance associated with subsidiaries, branches, permanent establishments, joint ventures and other business entities. D. Transfer Pricing and Intercompany Arrangements * Develop and maintain the Group's global transfer pricing framework in accordance with OECD guidelines and applicable local regulations. * Oversee transfer pricing policies for hotel management services, franchise operations, brand licensing, intellectual property, shared services and intercompany financing. * Ensure appropriate documentation, including master files, local files and country-by-country reporting where required. * Review and advise on intercompany agreements, service charges, management fees, royalty arrangements and cost-allocation methodologies. * Assess transfer pricing risks associated with the allocation of profits, functions, assets and risks across jurisdictions. * Manage transfer pricing audits, disputes, advance pricing arrangements and other relevant tax authority engagements. * Work closely with Group Finance, Legal, Treasury and regional management to ensure intercompany arrangements are commercially defensible and tax compliant. E. Hospitality-Specific Tax Advisory * Provide specialist tax advice on the Group's hotel management, franchise, ownership, leasing and investment business models. * Assess tax implications arising from hotel management contracts, incentive management fees, franchise fees, reservation systems, loyalty programmes and brand-related charges. * Advise on tax matters associated with hotel openings, conversions, rebranding, renovations, asset disposals and market exits. * Evaluate the tax implications of owner-operator arrangements, joint ventures, management contracts and other hospitality operating structures. * Oversee indirect tax matters, including VAT, GST, sales and use taxes, occupancy-related taxes and other applicable hospitality levies. * Provide tax guidance on loyalty programmes, guest rewards, promotional arrangements, cross-border bookings and digital distribution channels. * Collaborate with hotel operations, commercial, development and legal teams to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into contractual negotiations and operational decisions. * Support regional teams in resolving tax issues involving hotel owners, investors, franchisees, operating partners and government authorities. F. Mergers, Acquisitions, Investments and Corporate Restructuring * Lead tax due diligence and provide strategic tax advice on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, investments and corporate restructuring activities. * Evaluate potential tax exposures, transaction structures, purchase price implications and post-transaction integration requirements. * Advise on tax-efficient acquisition and divestment structures, financing arrangements and capital reorganisations. * Assess the tax implications of hotel portfolio acquisitions, management company acquisitions and strategic partnerships. * Work with Corporate Development, Legal, Treasury and external advisers to structure and execute transactions. * Identify opportunities to preserve tax attributes, mitigate transaction-related exposures and optimise post-acquisition tax outcomes. * Oversee tax integration following acquisitions, including entity rationalisation, transfer pricing alignment and compliance harmonisation. G. Tax Risk Management, Audits and Controversies * Establish and maintain a comprehensive global tax risk management framework. * Identify, assess and mitigate material tax risks across jurisdictions, business units and operating entities. * Lead the management of tax audits, investigations, disputes, assessments and litigation, working with external legal and tax advisers where necessary. * Manage relationships with tax authorities and relevant regulatory bodies across the Group's operating markets. * Develop appropriate strategies for resolving historical tax exposures, uncertain tax positions and cross-border tax disputes. * Ensure timely escalation of material tax matters to the Group CFO, Audit Committee and Board, as appropriate. * Monitor emerging tax legislation, enforcement trends and international regulatory developments. * Promote a culture of strong tax governance, transparency, integrity and compliance throughout the organisation. H. Tax Transformation, Systems and Process Excellence * Lead the transformation and modernisation of the Group's global tax operating model. * Drive the adoption of tax technology, automation, analytics and digital reporting solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy and transparency. * Partner with Finance, IT and shared services teams to integrate tax requirements into enterprise resource planning, financial reporting and transaction systems. * Establish global tax data standards, reporting dashboards and management information capabilities. * Standardise tax policies, procedures, documentation and controls across regions. * Identify opportunities to streamline compliance processes, reduce external advisory costs and improve internal capabilities. * Support the implementation of emerging digital tax reporting, e-invoicing and real-time compliance requirements across jurisdictions. I. Stakeholder Management and Business Partnership * Serve as the principal tax adviser to the Group CFO, Group Finance leadership and senior executive management. * Work closely with regional CFOs and finance teams across Asia Pacific, EMEA and the Americas. * Partner with Corporate Development, Treasury, Legal, Commercial, Hotel Operations, Human Resources and other business functions. * Provide practical, commercially focused tax advice to support business decisions and strategic initiatives. * Engage with hotel owners, investment partners, financial institutions, external auditors, tax advisers and government authorities as required. * Present complex tax matters in a clear and actionable manner to non-tax stakeholders. * Build strong working relationships across diverse cultures, jurisdictions and business environments. J. Global Tax Organisation and Talent Development * Lead, develop and strengthen the Group's global tax organisation, including regional tax leaders and specialist teams. * Establish clear roles, responsibilities, decision rights and accountability across Group and regional tax functions. * Build organisational capabilities in international tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax, tax reporting and tax risk management. * Develop succession plans and talent pipelines for critical tax positions. * Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development across geographical regions. * Optimise the balance between internal tax capabilities, shared services and external professional advisers. * Foster a high-performance culture characterised by technical excellence, commercial judgement, integrity and continuous improvement. Education and Professional Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Law, Business or a related discipline. * Recognised professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent is strongly preferred. * Advanced qualifications in international taxation, tax law or a related discipline would be advantageous. Professional Experience * Typically 15–20 years of progressive experience in taxation, including substantial international tax leadership responsibilities. * At least 7–10 years in senior regional or global tax leadership positions, preferably within a large multinational organisation. * Demonstrated experience managing complex cross-border tax matters across multiple jurisdictions, ideally spanning Asia Pacific, EMEA and the Americas. * Strong technical expertise in international taxation, corporate income tax, transfer pricing, withholding taxes, indirect taxation and tax accounting. * Experience in multinational hospitality, hotels, travel, leisure, real estate, consumer services or other asset-intensive and internationally operated businesses would be highly advantageous. * Proven track record in tax planning, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and international business expansion. * Demonstrated experience managing tax audits, controversies and relationships with tax authorities. * Experience advising senior executives, Group CFOs, Audit Committees and Boards on material tax matters. * Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed teams and manage external professional advisers. * Experience implementing global tax operating models, process improvements and tax technology solutions. Executive Search Support **This executive search is supported by Hospitality.SG**, leveraging its hospitality industry network and executive talent connections to identify and engage suitably qualified senior tax leaders with international experience across Asia Pacific, EMEA and the Americas.