Senior Tax Manager (F/M/X)
At a glance
Senior Tax role at Solvay. Shanghai · CN¥561,200–CN¥701,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Handle China direct-tax matters, including corporate income tax, audits, international procedures and disputes
- Advise on tax issues tied to restructuring, corporate M&A and international taxation
- Review tax work with Finance Shared Services and coordinate tax matters for transactions involving other APAC countries
- Work with global tax colleagues and support the APAC tax lead on regional transaction matters
What you bring
- A relevant degree or equivalent grounding in Chinese tax law
- Eight to ten years of relevant experience in a law firm or industry
- Native Chinese and full professional proficiency in English
Who this fits
This role suits a senior tax professional who can connect financing and operational issues to develop sustainable tax positions, and work across finance, legal, R&I and tax teams. It is a fixed-term, hybrid role based in Shanghai.
From the employer
Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
About the role
Our Tax team, composed of 11 people, is integrated in the Finance department and focuses on tax matters in our production sites, R&I centres and administration collaboration with Solvay global teams.
As a Senior Tax Manager China, you will work on China tax affairs, and coordination of tax aspects of transactions with Solvay related parties. You will get the opportunity to contribute to Solvay operations in China, using your knowledge to identify and implement the appropriate tax strategy for the business in the region. You will be accountable for:
- Direct taxation (particularly CIT, Corporate Income Tax), tax audits (including international procedures), litigation,
- Support restructuring, corporate M&A, international taxation
- Collaboration with Solvay Finance Shared Services regarding and review of tax
- Point of contact and tax coordinator for transactions involving other APAC countries, supporting Regional Head of Tax APAC
We offer a fixed-term contract based on hybrid working mode.
About you
Relevant education degree or equivalent in China tax law. Relevant work experience in law firm or industry (8-10 years).
Competencies:
- Ability to understand the group's businesses, to link subjects to each other (financing, operational, etc.) to define the most appropriate and sustainable tax position will be a key asset.
- The China Tax Manager shall be able to interact with their tax counterparts (other tax managers, TP specialist), stakeholders within the finance department (accounting, controlling, consolidation, treasury) and other departments of the group (legal, R&I, etc.)
Behaviors:
- Collaborative
- Pragmatic and result oriented
- Chinese mother tongue and full proficiency in English
About the pay
Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is: CNY 561,200 – CNY 701,500 per year in Shanghai, China
Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
Benefits:
- Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
- Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
- Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.
About us
Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.
We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
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