Group Head of Tax and Treasury

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Group Head of Tax and Treasury to join our team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this full-time and permanent position is based in Singapore.

Key responsibilities:

This is a key role that will require a strategic thinker with both strong technical expertise and a proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. The GHTT will be expected to bring hands-on, best-in-practice and solutions-orientated experience to the role, with key responsibilities including:

• To develop and communicate the Group’s funding, tax and treasury strategies, policies and processes.
• To service and support the CFO, the Board, the Audit & Risk Committee and Minority Investors.
• To provide and present financial information as required to the Board and Exco and external stakeholders.
• Lead and manage relationships and communications with banks, lenders, credit rating agencies and tax advisors.
• To ensure obligations within the Group’s funding credit agreements are adhered to.
• To ensure a sound system of internal control and risk management, setting policy and providing leadership for all tax-related matters across all of the Group’s legal entities and operations.
• Developing the tax-function to enhance Group accountability and ensure fit-for-future, centralising activities and documentation where possible.
• Delivering tax efficiencies and demonstrating cash-tax savings across the business.
• Developing and implementing transfer pricing practices and policies, including the roll-out of Pillar 2 global minimum tax compliance.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities across the different jurisdictions and lead any tax audits or correspondence.
• Responsible for cash and liquidity management, including cash repatriation and funding plans.
• Continually develop and improve the overall cash management process through improved processes, use of technology (Kyriba Treasury Management System in particular), and use of corporate banks’ solutions.
• Manage all intercompany and external funding needs.
• Establish and maintain core banking relationships.

Key requirements:

• Minimum 15–20 years of experience across both Tax & Treasury functions.
• At least 3 years of experience in an equivalent role within a comparably sized multinational organization.
• Proven track record of success working across geographically and culturally diverse organizations.
• Experience in a group-wide position responsible for designing and rolling out global initiatives.
• Strong leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and ability to drive structural improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence senior executives and external partners.
• Experience managing relationships with tax authorities, auditors, lenders, and financial institutions.
• Knowledge of Treasury Management Systems (Kyriba) and ERP systems (SAP S/4 HANA) preferred.
• Experience within corporate services, fund administration, or similar financial services is an advantage.

Company Benefits:

At our Singapore office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first! We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement and birthday leave.

Additionally, we provide comprehensive medical insurance and dental coverage, wellness allowance and competitive annual leave entitlement to support your well-being and time to recharge or explore your passions out of work.

As advocates of continuous learning and professional development, we provide an internal mentorship program and reimburse professional membership fees for certifications like CA, or ACCA, ensuring you stay ahead in your field.

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!