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Assistant Manager, Tax Job Opening In Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Now Hiring Swire


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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, and 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:

  • Liaise with operating companies to manage Hong Kong tax provision review, profits tax returns and computations preparation, and liaise with external service provider for the preparation of Hong Kong minimum top-up tax notifications and tax returns

  • Prepare formal objections and holdover applications.

    Liaise with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) to respond to query letters, discuss technical tax issues and monitor the tax status of filed Hong Kong profits tax returns

  • Manage the tagging and conversion of files into iXBRL format with the use of e-filing tools, and upload them to IRD’s designated tax portal for the electronic filing of profits tax returns and supporting documents

  • 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) notifications

  • 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 and ASEAN 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

  • 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, and conducting desktop research on emerging tax issues

  • Sound knowledge of tax software including e-Filing tools, IRD’s tax portals, and digital tools to enhance the efficiency of tax analysis and operations

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

  • 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.

    Application deadline: 12 November 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.

    Required Skill Profession

    Financial Specialists


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