Manager Tax

Job Summary

Implement the tax policy. Advise on non-complex local tax compliance matters. Handle tax filing submissions and prepare reports/updates on tax compliance matters

Job Responsibilities

• Support superior in managing tax ad hoc operating budgets and costs via finance's annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources


• Support the local implementation of the tax policy and controls to ensure effective governance over all taxation matters


• Prepare basic information to assist discussions on tax disputes and coordinate scheduling of such discussions


• Prepare tax computations, coordinate filing of tax returns, process tax payments, manage withholding tax, etc. to manage local tax compliance. Maintain tax submission documentations


• Provide administrative support during tax audits, including preparation of basic tax information and schedules, coordinate meetings, etc. Support local tax audit defense


• Gather and compile information needed for the preparation of reports and updates to the Group. Support superior in ensuring all local tax provisions are accounted for


• Assist in the implementation of the country's special projects/initiatives in providing value-added tax services to internal stakeholders


• Liaise with internal stakeholders on basic queries and requests related to tax matters


• Respond to basic queries and requests from tax authorities/auditors/external consultants in relation to regulatory requirements/tax audits/tax advisory engagements

Job Requirements

• Degree or professional qualification in Accountancy/Finance/Law or a related discipline


• Five to seven years experience in a similar role, preferably in a corporate tax consulting environment


• Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the business and industry


• Demonstrate sound knowledge and application of taxation principles, tax accounting and local tax regulations


• Proven hands-on experience in SAP accounting applications is an advantage


• Demonstrate strong research and analytical skills


• Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)