Tax Specialist, APAC ex China

About us

BeiGene is a global oncology company that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more affordable and accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a broad portfolio, we are expediting development of our diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through our internal capabilities and collaborations. We are committed to radically improving access to medicines for far more patients who need them. Our growing global team of more than 10,000 colleagues spans five continents, with administrative offices in Basel, Beijing, and Cambridge, U.S. To learn more about BeiGene, please visit www.beigene.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X (formerly known as Twitter).

BeiGene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

Job Description:

General Description:

The Tax Specialist will play a critical role in supporting the APAC ex-China Tax team by handling day-to-day compliance and reporting tasks across multiple markets. This position will focus on managing direct and indirect tax compliance, ensuring accuracy in tax filings, assisting with tax audits, and supporting tax process standardisation and Transfer Pricing initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their tax expertise and grow within an international tax function.

Essential Functions of the job:

• Tax compliance and reporting:
  • Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns (VAT/GST, WHT & CIT) across multiple APAC markets.
  • Assist in the preparation of tax provisions and deferred tax calculations under US GAAP and local statutory requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Transfer Pricing Support:
  • Assist in preparing and maintaining Transfer Pricing documentation and country-by-country reporting (CbCR).
  • Collaborate with the TP team to ensure compliance with local regulations and cross-border transactions.
• Tax Audit and Risk Management:
  • Support tax audits by gathering relevant documentation and preparing responses to tax authorities.
  • Assist in identifying and mitigating tax risks, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
• Process Standardisation and Improvement:
  • Contribute to the standardisation of tax processes across the APAC region to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Support the implementation of tax technology solutions and process improvements.
• Tax Account Reconciliation:
  • Reconcile tax accounts to ensure accurate recording of tax liabilities and payments.
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in tax accounts, minimising errors in financial reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with internal teams (Accounting, Treasury, HR) and external advisers to manage tax compliance across different jurisdictions.
  • Provide guidance on tax-related matters and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Strategic Tax Support:
  • Assist with tax planning initiatives, Transfer Pricing reviews, and other strategic tax projects.
  • Participate in tax governance and internal tax control improvement efforts.

Qualification Required:

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in tax compliance or advisory, preferably in a multinational corporation or professional services firm.
• Experience with APAC tax regulations is preferable, including Corporate Income Tax (CIT), VAT/GST, and Withholding Tax (WHT).
• Familiarity with Transfer Pricing (TP) and international tax compliance.
• Currently pursuing CPA/CA qualification or equivalent, or close to being qualified.

What We Offer To Our Valued Employees

• Market competitive compensation package including performance-based annual bonus scheme
• Company shares (generous welcome grant and performance-based annual equity plan!)
• In-house and external learning and development opportunities
• Fantastic benefits program and keep improving!
• Plus you get to work with a dynamic team of collaborative, supportive, inclusive, and fun professionals whose mission is clear: Cancer has no borders and neither do we.
• Join us and Make momentum in your career!

BeiGene Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

BeiGene is committed to respect and protect personal information rights of job applicants and will process job applicants’ personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Due to BeiGene’s global operation, job applicants’ data will be stored overseas with adequate protection. Besides, job applicants’ data will be stored for no longer than is necessary to facilitate potential application for other suitable positions in BeiGene. For further details, please refer to BeiGene’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy (https://www.beigene.com/privacy-policy).

If you voluntarily provide your personal information to us, it is deemed as you have acknowledged and consented to (if required by the applicable laws) BeiGene’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy as well as the relevant privacy terms. If you voluntarily provide the personal information of other job applicants to us, it is deemed as you have ensured that the relevant individuals have acknowledged and consented to (if required by the applicable laws) BeiGene’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy as well as the relevant privacy terms.

If you have any concern, please DO NOT provide any resume or other personal information to us.