Director, SEA Tax

APPLIED MATERIALS SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.

Singapore, Singapore
Not specified
18+ years progressive tax experience
Direct people leadership responsibility
End-to-end tax compliance oversight
The Director, SEA Tax position at Applied Materials Singapore Technology Pte. Ltd. entails leading tax strategy and compliance for Southeast Asia, with a focus on connecting tax outcomes to business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in tax, accounting, and leadership, as well as a strong understanding of complex tax workflows and processes

Job Summary

  • This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing all tax matters across Southeast Asia while aligning with global tax strategy.
  • The successful candidate must possess the ability to understand complex end-to-end tax workflows, identify risks, and drive sustainable improvements.
  • A critical component of this position involves directly managing and developing a high-performing team with clear accountability and technical excellence.

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The Director, SEA Tax position at Applied Materials Singapore Technology Pte. Ltd. entails leading tax strategy and compliance for Southeast Asia, with a focus on connecting tax outcomes to business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in tax, accounting, and leadership, as well as a strong understanding of complex tax workflows and processes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 18+ years progressive tax experience
  • Direct people leadership responsibility
  • End-to-end tax compliance oversight
  • SOX internal controls expertise
  • Transfer pricing and cross-border matters
  • Big 4 and in-house experience

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic business judgement
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Comfort operating in ambiguity
  • High integrity and accountability
  • Hands-on technical guidance

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance
  • 18+ years of progressive tax experience
  • Solid tax accounting and SOX/internal controls experience
  • Prior exposure to tax incentives or large ERP implementations
  • Experience in manufacturing or technology multinational environments

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