Job Title: DWS - Tax Manager - AVP

Location: Manila

Team / Division

DWS Group Tax manages the Group’s tax affairs through two functions, Tax Reporting & Compliance and Tax Advisory Services. DWS Tax acts within the overall Group strategy, including the maximization of shareholder value, and in compliance with relevant laws, disclosure requirements and regulations while protecting DWS’ reputation and brand.

Role Overview

As a Tax Manager you will play a critical role within DWS Group Tax by overseeing and managing robust governance processes related to FATCA & CRS compliance. Moreover, you will support DWS Group Tax in managing German Value Added Tax (“VAT”) and Withholding Tax (“WHT”) filing processes and play a vital role in overseeing the global Tax Service Model. A critical part of the role includes data analysis and stakeholder support – specifically the preparation, interpretation, and presentation of complex tax data to internal stakeholders to support decision-making and ensure transparency.

Your responsibilities

As our Tax Manager, you are responsible for:

FATCA & CRS

• Manage comprehensive governance frameworks to ensure compliance with FATCA and CRS regulations
• Maintain an up-to-date database of all reporting entities
• Serve as primary point of contact for FATCA-related inquiries
• Oversee registration and deregistration processes
• Execute FATCA attestation procedures efficiently and accurately

Tax Reporting & Global Oversight

• Coordinate monthly and annual Value Added Tax filing processes of German VAT group
• Coordinate quarterly Withholding Tax filings in Germany
• Substantiate tax balance sheet items.
• Monitor global tax budget with external service providers

Data analysis & Stakeholder Support

• Analyze and prepare tax-relevant data from accounting systems
• Translate complex tax data into clear and actionable insights
• Present tax data, reporting results, and compliance status to internal stakeholders and management

Your qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who has / is:

• Proven experience in a CFO/Finance function within an International Asset Management or Banking Group
• Degree in Business Administration, Tax Law, Accounting or related field
• Experience in Finance & Taxation, ideally FATCA/CRS and indirect taxes
• Knowledge of EU VAT regulations ideally in the financial industry
• Strong data analysis, processing, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in SAP ERP
• Structured analytical and independent working style
• Amenable to midshift schedule – 2pm to 11pm

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS we are serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and it is important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy, and rewarded. At DWS you will have access to a range of benefits including, but not limited, to the below:

• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days.
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits.
• Access to best in class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and our recruitment team will discuss options with you.