Ensure the Group complies with all cross-border and local tax regulations in Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia etc. including and not limited to corporate tax, federal tax, state tax, withholding tax, sales tax and transfer pricing.
Work with tax agents to ensure the timely and accurate preparation and submission of all tax returns and industry requested statistical data
Maintain monthly sales and withholding tax compliances in individual state and provide the summary report to HQ for audits and Corporate Income Tax submission
Maintain organized and accurate tax records, documentation, and supporting materials in compliance with record-keeping requirements and reports to the management.
Identify tax-saving opportunities, evaluating the projects revenue and cost breakdown, provide risk evaluation summary to HQ
Recommend and execute strategies to minimize tax liabilities while remaining in compliance with tax laws.
Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization to provide guidance and recommendations based on tax research and analysis.
Manage and oversee tax audits, requests and queries by tax authorities. Coordinate responses to inquiries and provide documentation as needed.
Build and maintain relationships with external tax agents, auditors, and government authorities as necessary.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, with 3 - 5 years of relevant tax experience, ideally with Big 4 tax advisory and commercial tax experience.
Advisory and compliance experience across Direct tax, Indirect tax, International Tax and Transfer Pricing experience.
Extensive experience in tax management, preferably in a APAC setting.
Strong knowledge of local and cross-border tax laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions.
Strong sense of responsibilities, a detail-minded person with excellent communication and analytical skills
Able to work independently and liaison with requisite government departments and external auditors
Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Mandarin (to liaise and handle queries and feedback from Mandarin speaking associates)
