Tax Accountant Specialist

This position is an individual contributor that prepares complex income tax provisions, draft income tax computation and  provides support to Opco and works closely with External Advisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare complex corporate tax computations and tax returns. Prepare income tax forms and other relevant documents.  Able to meet timeline for all compliance submission to stakeholders, Opco and E&Y. Attend to all ad hoc information 
• Conduct research and consult with team members on various tax matters.
• Adhere to Company's Values, competencies, ICFR and TOM.
• Adhere to Company's policies, tax procedures and tax compliance, agreed global procedures, regional business requirements, statutory governmental regulations, and SOX requirements to minimize liability and risk.
• Self-check own tax computations prior to submissions.
• Assist to identify tax savings and reduction.
• Adhere to Internal Audit Controls and tax processes.
• Perform tax laws research and identify latest tax regulation changes and incorporate into tax comps. Conduct research and consult with team members on various tax matters.
• Accountable for all aspect of service delivery in his/ her regional process quality, efficiency, effectiveness, internal controls, risk.
• Familiar with International tax practice and tax compliance program and controls to lift tax work/ transition from other countries to Msia.

Stakeholder Management

• Submit tax computations to Opco for review. Advisor stakeholders to monitor transactions and activities for tax planning or reporting opportunities
• Building relationships with Opco and External Advisor.
• Act as an escalation point of contact when appropriate.
• Providing solutions to tax implications of transactions.

Continuous Improvements

• Proactively identify process improvements and turnaround time.
• Sustain thorough and up to date understanding of existing and changing tax laws as part of communicating to internal and external stakeholders

Education and Experience

• Degree in Finance & Accounting or related field with relevant mix of qualification and experience. ACCA or currently pursuing is acceptable
• Minimum 4 years in public practice.
• CTA qualified or substantial relevant work experience gained within tax field.
• Able to communicate with various stakeholders.
• Practical knowledge of tax compliance for international regions

Skill and Competencies

• Familiar with tax laws and able to advise.
• Strong interpersonal skills, which will be demonstrated through maintaining and developing External Advisor, Opco client relationships.
• Providing advice and technical research and guidance to multiple stakeholders covering multiple jurisdictions.