Indirect Tax Manager APAC
Job description
At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
Indirect Tax Manager, APAC
Location: Singapore
Shape Indirect Tax Strategy Across APAC
World Fuel is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to support our growing business across Asia-Pacific. This is a highly visible role where you will partner directly with traders, operators, finance leaders, legal teams, and technology stakeholders to drive indirect tax strategy, compliance excellence, and process transformation.
As the regional subject matter expert for VAT, GST, fuel taxes, and related indirect tax matters, you will play a critical role in advising the business on commercial transactions, managing compliance obligations, improving controls, and supporting technology initiatives that enhance efficiency and scalability.
This is an excellent opportunity for an indirect tax professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with commercial partnership in a fast-paced global trading environment.
What You'll Do
Indirect Tax Advisory
- Partner with traders, operators, commercial teams, legal, and finance to provide practical indirect tax advice on business transactions.
- Advise on VAT, GST, fuel tax, excise tax, and related indirect tax implications across APAC jurisdictions.
- Support new business initiatives and commercial opportunities by ensuring transactions are structured efficiently and compliantly.
- Anticipate tax risks and deliver commercially viable solutions.
Compliance & Governance
- Oversee indirect tax compliance activities across APAC in partnership with our Shared Service Centre.
- Ensure indirect tax returns, filings, and reporting obligations are completed accurately and on time.
- Monitor tax controls and governance processes to maintain compliance and reduce risk.
- Support audits, tax authority enquiries, and remediation activities when required.
Tax Technology & Process Improvement
- Partner with Finance and IT teams to enhance tax processes, reporting capabilities, and controls.
- Support tax engine implementations and automation initiatives.
- Maintain and enhance indirect tax configurations within Oracle R12, Oracle Fusion, and related systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce manual processes.
Business Partnership
- Build strong working relationships across Trading, Operations, Supply, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Technology teams.
- Deliver indirect tax training and guidance to operational and commercial stakeholders.
- Act as a trusted advisor across the organization on indirect tax matters.
What We're Looking For
Experience
- 7+ years of indirect tax, VAT, GST, fuel tax, transaction tax, or tax advisory experience.
- Experience within: Oil & Gas Energy Commodities Trading Marine Fuels Aviation Fuels Trading Houses Indirect Tax Consulting practices supporting these industries
- Strong experience advising on indirect tax implications of complex commercial transactions.
- Experience managing indirect tax compliance responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions.
Technical Expertise
- Strong understanding of: VAT GST Fuel Taxes Excise Taxes Indirect Tax Controls Tax Governance
- Working knowledge of APAC indirect tax regimes and recovery principles.
- Experience supporting tax audits and tax authority interactions.
- Experience with Oracle R12, Oracle Fusion, Vertex, OneSource, Avalara, or equivalent tax technologies is highly desirable.
Personal Attributes
- Commercially minded and solutions-oriented.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable challenging stakeholders and asking the right questions.
- High attention to detail and strong risk awareness.
- Able to balance compliance requirements with business objectives.
- Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Why Join World Fuel?
- Work at the intersection of global energy, commodities, and indirect tax.
- Partner directly with traders, commercial leaders, and senior stakeholders.
- Influence tax strategy across a diverse APAC business.
- Lead tax technology and process transformation initiatives.
- Join a collaborative global tax organization with significant visibility and impact.
- Build your career within a Fortune 100 global energy and logistics company.
If you're an indirect tax professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges and partnering with commercial teams in a global trading environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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World Fuel Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Skills mentioned
The story of World Kinect Corporation is a compelling narrative of strategic evolution, transforming from a focused fuel provider into a global energy management powerhouse. What began in 1984 as World Fuel Services Corporation, a company primarily centered on the marine fuel services business, has since embarked on a remarkable journey of growth and diversification. This journey was significantly shaped by a series of strategic acquisitions that broadened its horizons far beyond its initial scope. A pivotal moment came with the acquisition of Trans-Tec Services, Inc., a move that brought key future leaders, including current CEO Michael J. Kasbar, into the fold and solidified its foundation in the global marine fuel market. This was just the beginning of an ambitious expansion strategy. Throughout the years, the company continued to build on its core business by acquiring companies that expanded its capabilities and market reach. The purchase of U.S. Energy Services in 2013, for instance, was a landmark deal that propelled the company into the natural gas and power sectors, laying the groundwork for what would become the Kinect Energy Group. This division now offers sophisticated energy management advisory and fulfillment services across the globe. Recognizing that its identity had outgrown its name, the company rebranded to World Kinect Corporation, a name that better reflects its comprehensive suite of solutions across the entire energy spectrum—from traditional fuels to renewable energy and sustainability services. Today, operating in over 200 countries and territories, World Kinect is not just a fuel distributor; it is a vital partner to over 150,000 customers in the aviation, marine, and land transportation industries, guiding them through the complexities of the global energy market and leading the charge toward a more sustainable, lower-carbon future.
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