Tax Accountant, APJ
Cohesity
Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, the company’s solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe.
We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and our culture.
Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security?
Are you ready to innovate with an industry leader redefining data security and management?
Cohesity is expanding our APJ Tax Team and looking for a Tax Accountant who thrives on collaboration, precision, and transformation. You’ll work closely with our Senior Tax Manager and Finance teams across the region to deliver world-class tax compliance and reporting while contributing to exciting global projects, AI-driven tax automation, and post-merger integration following Cohesity’s acquisition of Veritas’ Data Protection business.
If you have a passion for tax, technology, and teamwork, this is your opportunity to help shape Cohesity’s next chapter across Asia Pacific and Japan. You’ll partner cross functionally with Controllership, FP&A, legal, etc to ensure alignment across all tax and finance processes in the region.
HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:
1. Direct Tax Compliance
Prepare, review, and coordinate corporate income tax returns for APJ subsidiaries (e.g., Singapore, Australia, Japan, Korea, India, Hong Kong, Malaysia, etc.).
Support withholding tax, and other direct tax filings, ensuring timely submission and payment.
Maintain compliance calendars and assist in managing local tax audits and queries.
Coordinate with external advisors, statutory auditors, and local controllers to ensure accurate and compliant filings and ensure documentation is properly maintained for audit and compliance purposes.
2. Tax Reporting (US GAAP & Local GAAP)
Support quarterly and year-end tax provision processes under US GAAP, including preparation of tax workpapers, deferred tax calculations, and tax account reconciliations.
Assist in preparing statutory tax computations and disclosures for local financial statements.
Collaborate with controllership to ensure proper tax journal entries and closing processes are aligned with group reporting timelines.
3. Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Matters
Liaise with Global Tax and advisors to ensure local transfer pricing policies are implemented and compliant with OECD and local rules.
Support responses to transfer pricing audits and tax authority queries.
4. Tax Process, ERP & Transformation Initiatives
Participate in process standardization and internal control improvements across APJ entities.
Support the implementation of AI-enabled analytics and process digitization to enhance tax reporting and data governance
Develop and maintain internal documentation and process controls aligned with SOX standards
Conduct tax research and draft internal memos to support tax positions and ad hoc advisory projects.
WE’D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a US multinational or Big 4 firm.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred.
Strong understanding of corporate income tax, tax controversy and transfer pricing.
Hands-on experience with tax accounting, reporting, and audit support.
Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle); familiarity with Coupa, Workday, SharePoint, or Concur a plus.
Curiosity and aptitude for automation and AI tools that streamline tax processes.
Proficiency in Mandarin is advantageous (This role will also support the CN/TW/HK market).
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones.
A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast paced, cross cultural environment and takes ownership to deliver results.
Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates:
For information on personal data processing, please see our Privacy Policy.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)
Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 1-855-9COHESITY or talent@cohesity.com for assistance.
In-Office Expectations
Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.
Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the right to work in the job location.