KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Prepare / Review direct tax filling across multiple jurisdictions in Southeast Asia such as Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Australia
- Prepare income tax provisions and perform tax account reconciliations
- Assist in handling tax audits, tax investigations from the tax authorities
- Liaison with external advisors about income tax returns and compliance requirements
- Lead / Participate in projects or assignments as directed, opportunity to work on regional or global tax initiatives / projects
- Developing and implementing process improvements
- Involve in KPI and metrics tracking and measurement
- Prepare analysis, reports & presentation decks to be provided to Management and business partners for strategic decision making.
- Manage and prioritize ad hoc and urgent tasks.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :
At least 5 - 8 years of tax or accounting experience. Asia, U.S. and International tax experience is an added advantageGood written and spoken EnglishStrong computer technical skills – MS OfficeStrong analytical skills, motivation, and confidence to independently address issuesA team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills that can work with people of diverse environment globallySAP / other ERP system knowledge is an added advantage.While the position will potentially accommodate a wide range of specific backgrounds, the successful candidate must demonstrate :
A passion for tax accounting and tax principles.
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a changing and diverse environment and manage multiple projects with short deadlines; andAbility and experience to effectively gather, assess, analyze tax information.ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS :
Degree in Accountancy / ACCA or any equivalent accounting processional qualificationLOCATION : Penang, Malaysia