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Senior Tax Analyst, APAC

2/16/2026

This role manages all direct and indirect tax return filings, queries, and audits, ensuring completeness and accuracy within established timelines. The analyst will also research tax legislation changes, provide tax advice, and prepare monthly tax account reconciliations for financial closing activities.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
At Illumina, our goal is to apply innovative technologies and revolutionary assays to the analysis of genetic variation and function, making studies possible that were not even imaginable just a few years ago. These studies will help make the realization of personalized medicine possible. With such rapid advances in technology taking place, it is mission critical to have solutions that are not only innovative, but flexible, scalable, and complete with industry-leading support and service. As a global company that places high value on collaborative interactions, rapid delivery of solutions, and prioritizing the needs of its customers, we strive to meet this challenge. Illumina’s innovative, array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis serve as tools for disease research, drug development, and the development of molecular tests in the clinic.
About the Role
What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Join us and you can make a difference

Illumina’s mission is to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome. If that inspires you, let’s talk.

At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless. You’ll join a culture fueled by innovation, collaboration and openness. We change lives by driving advancements in life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, genetic disease and other emerging markets. We are all deeply passionate about what we do, knowing that our work has the power to improve lives.

Job Summary

Illumina is looking for Sr Tax Analyst to be part of regional tax team in Singapore. This role will be APAC tax compliance focused and is required to work close with tax in US and the regional teams. You will support the Senior Tax Manager in fostering seamless collaboration with stakeholders and adherence of tax compliance governance and efficient tax process maintained in the region. In addition, as Illumina continues to grow globally into new and existing markets, you will lead or participate in business expansion initiatives, system enhancement and other strategic projects as assigned.

Job duties include but are not limited to:  

  • Manage all direct and indirect tax return filings and queries/audits, including performing a wide variety of hands-on compliance work to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the tax returns and queries are filed within internal and external timeline
  • Research and monitor tax legislation changes and provide an update on the implications to the Group and provide tax advice to internal stakeholder
  • Preparation of monthly reconciliation relating to tax accounts, and tax provision/deferred tax calculation necessary for financial close and statutory audit activities
  • Participate and lead cross-functional projects as requested, including evaluating the tax impact and/or designing the end-to-end work processes, workflow and/or system enhancement to drive the desired tax outcome for reporting
  • Interact and maintain good liaison relationship with tax authorities and consultant

Preferred Educational Background:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance/Taxation.

Preferred Experiential Background:

  • Minimum 4-7 year experience in the areas of accounting/taxation with experience in direct and indirect tax compliance;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Microsoft Excel;
  • Prior experience in SAP (or equivalent ERP system) is preferred;
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, highly detailed oriented and ability to work with minimal supervision and independently;
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment and a multi-tasker;
  • Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment;
  • Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.


We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Key Skills
Tax ComplianceDirect TaxIndirect TaxTax AuditsTax Legislation ResearchTax AdviceFinancial CloseStatutory AuditCross-functional ProjectsSystem EnhancementMicrosoft ExcelSAPOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication
Categories
Finance & AccountingLegalScience & Research
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