
Tax Accountant
- Kuala Lumpur
- Tetap
- Sepenuh masa
- Assist in GST/VAT/WHT compliance: Implementation, monthly / quarterly GST/VAT submission, monthly GST/VAT reconciliation
- Monitoring GST/VAT/WHT compliance due date and work process for APAC countries.
- Assist in GST/VAT/WHT advisory and audit for APAC countries.
- Provide guidance to subordinate in term of indirect tax compliance and indirect tax advisory.
- Assist to meet Local GAAP statutory tax filing requirement including providing the relevant backups, preparation of annual tax filing, assisting to respond to local tax authority queries.
- Preparation of the quarterly US GAAP tax packages for APAC countries.
- Act as a point of contact pertaining to taxation matters for APAC countries.
- Assist APAC Senior Tax Manager in ad-hoc cases pertaining to taxation and other tasks assigned by the management from time to time.
- University Degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax (ACCA/ CPA/ MACPA graduate or Certified tax advisor is a plus).
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Statutory audit, Direct and Indirect Taxation matters with a public accounting firm (i.e. Big 4) or industry tax department of multi-national corporation including local tax office.
- General knowledge of local country taxation requirements in Asia countries, for example Singapore, Malaysia, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZELAND, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.
- Experience in working with multiple countries and cultures and probably dealing with Corporate & Regional office.
- Experience in developing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, systems and internal controls.
- Fluent in English. Proficiency in other Asian languages will be an added advantage.
- Possess self-starter and self-finisher mentality with ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Have strong analytical skills with high competency in accounting knowledge and put attention to details.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications of Excel, PowerPoint and Words and familiar with Oracle Financial System.
- Have good interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to listen and respond to other's points of view in a respectful manner.
- Possess elevated level of confidence and assertiveness in communication especially with leaders from different countries.
- Have ability to work well in a team environment with a wide variety of personnel from multiple disciplines and cultures
- Be open communicator, inquisitive and not afraid to challenge “status quo”