Tax Accountant - 12 Months Contract

Tax Compliance 

• Review of tax computation and tax returns for direct and indirect taxes in Far East region. This covers mainly corporate income tax, withholding tax and VAT/GST. 
• Prepare and review response on tax audits, queries and/or investigations from the tax authorities in various locations. 
• Monitor and follow up on tax liabilities/refund positions of companies. 
• Provide guidance/advice on various tax compliance matters.

Tax Accounting And Budgeting/Forecast 

• Review the quarterly Tax Webform and FIN 48/FAS 5 reporting (US GAAP reporting). 
• Support the statutory audit on true-up calculation, tax adjustments and deferred tax analysis.
• Manage external audits on tax related queries. 

Tax Advisory & Planning

• Maintain proper supporting documentation to support compliance and audit requirements, e.g. Transfer Pricing Reports, Intercompany Agreements, etc. 
• Provide advice and attend to queries from various stakeholders on taxes and corporate matters. 
• Other ad-hoc matters, as required.

Requirements

• Degree holder / Professional certification, Charactered Tax Professional or equivalent
• At least 3 – 4 years of relevant work experience with Big 4 Firm and /or MNCs in the area of Corporate Income Tax, GST/VAT and WHT
• Strong knowledge of regional tax compliance and reporting requirements
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail, highly organised, exceptional attitude, high degree of professionalism and discretion
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal