Assistant Manager, Tax

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited

A highly-diversified and global corporation, the Swire Group’s businesses encompass property, aviation, beverages and food chain, as well as marine and trading & industrial activities. Its core businesses are mainly focused in Asia, with its key operations in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Within Asia, Swire's activities come under the Group's publicly quoted arm, Swire Pacific Limited, which is the largest shareholder in two Hong Kong listed companies: Swire Properties and Cathay Pacific Airways.

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited is the holding company of the publicly-listed conglomerate, Swire Pacific Ltd.  Our Taxation Department is now inviting candidates to apply for the following position:

Assistant Manager, Tax

The position is crucial for maintaining effective tax management and compliance to support the organisation’s strategic goal. The job holder supports Hong Kong tax compliance, transfer pricing, desktop research. The person would also assist with global minimum top-up tax compliance, international tax advisory, restructuring, tax planning and M&A projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Hong Kong tax compliance, including tax provision reviews, profits tax return preparation and submission, and transition planning for e-filing implementation
• Prepare formal objections, holdover applications, and respond to queries from the Inland Revenue Department 
• Collaborate with internal teams to collect and review data for employer’s returns and overseas secondment cases
• Support the preparation of transfer pricing documentation, including Local Files and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCr) submissions
• Conduct desktop research on international tax regulations and development, and assist in obtaining Hong Kong tax resident certificates for cross-border transactions 
• Participate in tax audits, group restructuring, and capital gains tax filings for Chinese Mainland subsidiaries
• Assist in M&A transactions by researching and advising on tax-efficient structures, performing due diligence, and assessing tax implications
• Handle tax-related enquiries from operating companies and provide technical guidance on compliance matters 
• Contribute to special projects, including but not limited to tax health checks, field audits, and global minimum top-up tax compliance

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• At least 7 years’ relevant experience in the taxation field, either from in-house or Big 4 professional service firms, with exposure to a variety of tax jurisdictions. Candidates with less relevant experience may be considered for the Consultant role
• A professional accounting qualification such as HKICPA or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of the prevailing Hong Kong, PRC and international tax laws and regulations, and their practical application
• Demonstrated expertise in transfer pricing
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with knowledge about tax software and digital tools to enhance the efficiency of tax operations
• Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)

Application:

At Swire, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our people regardless of their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship, family status, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, religious or political beliefs. We believe in creating an environment where people feel comfortable at work and are able to realise their full potential. 

We offer a competitive package to the right candidate. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this position, you can send your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’. We will contact all shortlisted candidates. 

Application deadline: 11 June 2025

The Swire group is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be used exclusively for selection purposes and handled confidentially by authorised personnel only. Your application may also be considered for other suitable positions within the Swire group (please indicate clearly on your application if you would not like to be considered for other positions within the group.) Following the data privacy ordinance, all unsuccessful applications will be destroyed after an appropriate time.