Indirect Tax Senior Accountant

A2R Indirect Tax Senior Accountant

About the role:

We are looking for a driven tax professional to join our Sanofi Finance team. This is a key role in managing the Asia indirect tax function including both ensuring compliance obligations are met as well as partnering and advising the business on indirect tax matters.

Core model Implementation

• Implement and ensure alignment with SBO core model
• Propose and support any project which aim to align to core model but also transform and automate our processes
• Embrace RPA mindset

Compliance

• Ensure SOX and Internal Control Framework compliance across activities, and support A2R Lead/Supervisor and Country Finance to identify and address any gaps
• Support external and internal audits by working closely with A2R Lead/Supervisor and Country Finance
• Ensure adequate follow up on issues identified during external and internal audit

Operations

• Prepare and manage GST compliance, lodgements, reporting and processing journals for Asia entities
• Manage non-resident withholding tax obligations including the annual reconciliation
• Prepare month-end indirect tax reconciliations and reporting as needed
• Partner with the business to provide indirect tax (GST) advice, support and responses to queries within the confines of the legislation
• Maintain and enhance the operational effectiveness of tax internal controls and governance e.g. ensuring all documents are referenced and process guides / manuals are regularly updated 
• Monitor developments and updates to indirect tax related legislative changes
• Assist with statutory audit questions and liaise with auditors regarding indirect tax related matters
• Assist with adhoc Indirect Tax IRD reviews/audits
• Preparation of tax memos and file notes to support technical positions
• Other adhoc assistance to the Tax Manager where required.

Continuous improvement

• Support A2R Lead/Supervisor in monitoring performance on a continuous basis against agreed SLAs and define corrective actions, where necessary
• Identify and articulate improvement areas across processes and technology – including ERP and other tools and solutions
• Contribute to customer satisfaction initiatives, including regular assessment of service satisfaction across Country Finance and other stakeholders

Essential Skills and Experience

• At least 5 years working experience in Taxation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Experience with SAP or equivalent is an advantage
• Proven experience with a similar indirect tax role in a multinational environment
• Tertiary qualifications majoring in Tax/ Accounting
• Commercial mindset with the ability to partner with and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Working experience in a customer-facing and service-oriented corporate position
• Working experience in a Finance shared services environment, either captive (in-house) or in a BPO setting

   

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree/Professional Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or equivalent