Head of China Tax

Entity: Finance Job Family Group: Tax Group Job Description: The Head of China Tax is responsible for leading and overseeing all tax matters relating to Castrol's operations in China. The role acts as the senior tax leader for the country, the principal holder of relationships with fiscal authorities and senior business leaders, and is accountable for ensuring effective tax governance, compliance and risk management across the organisation. The role is focused on leading and managing all tax matters relating to Castrol's operations in China. The role holder will provide oversight of local tax compliance, reporting, governance and risk management activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and supporting the business in navigating an evolving tax landscape. The role will also play a key role in driving operational excellence, strengthening tax processes and supporting business objectives within China. The Head of China Tax will be a member of the Castrol Tax Leadership Team and will actively contribute to the development and delivery of Castrol's tax strategy, governance framework, risk management approach and broader leadership agenda. The role will act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders in China, providing tax insight and guidance to support strategic decision-making and sustainable business growth. Reporting to the Castrol Head of Tax, the Head of China Tax will be a key contributor to the delivery of Castrol's tax strategy and objectives, providing tax expertise across all aspects of the business and actively contributing to the Castrol Tax Leadership Team. Business Partnering and Advisory Provide tax advice and support to Castrol's commercial operations in China across all taxes. Develop and maintain strong relationships with business leadership teams to understand commercial strategies and business objectives and provide tax support that enables informed decision making. Provide practical and commercially focused tax advice on business initiatives, restructurings, supply chain changes, new business opportunities and strategic projects. Work with internal stakeholders and external advisers to identify solutions that appropriately balance business objectives, compliance requirements and tax risk management. Monitor developments in tax legislation and policy and provide guidance on the impact of those developments on the business. Support engagement with industry groups, government bodies and fiscal authorities on matters affecting the business. Tax Risk Management, Governance and Compliance Work with the Castrol Tax Leadership Team to identify, assess and manage tax risks in accordance with Castrol's governance framework and ethical principles. Maintain oversight of all direct and indirect tax compliance activities performed by internal teams, external providers and joint venture partners. Ensure the timely and accurate completion of tax filings, Corporate Income Tax compliance, transfer pricing documentation and all associated compliance obligations. Oversee tax payment obligations, tax reporting requirements and compliance calendars across the jurisdictions within scope. Manage the design, documentation and monitoring of tax compliance processes and controls, working closely with Finance teams and external service providers. Oversee tax governance processes and ensure appropriate controls are in place to support compliance with local regulatory requirements. Support forecasting and monitoring of cash taxes and, where required, provide oversight of tax accounting and reporting activities. Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws, regulations and filing obligations across the jurisdictions within scope. Continuously review tax compliance arrangements to ensure they remain effective, efficient and aligned with business requirements. Support forecasting and monitoring of cash taxes and, where required, provide oversight of tax accounting and reporting activities. Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws, regulations and filing obligations across the jurisdictions within scope. Tax Authorities, Audits and Controversy Management Act as the primary relationship holder with fiscal authorities across the jurisdictions within scope. Develop and maintain constructive and professional relationships with tax authorities and relevant government bodies. Lead the management of all tax audits, enquiries, investigations and disputes. Coordinate responses to tax authority requests and ensure appropriate governance and documentation is maintained. Work with tax authorities, government bodies and external advisers to resolve tax disputes and achieve appropriate technical and commercial outcomes. Provide leadership and oversight in relation to significant tax risks, uncertain tax positions and tax controversy matters. Tax Operations and Compliance Oversight Oversee all tax activities delivered through outsourced providers, external advisers, joint venture support arrangements and Transit