Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role is an integral part of the Kimberly-Clark Global Business Services (GBS) Asia Pacific Tax team. Reporting to the Sr. Tax Analyst, the incumbent will be responsible for all tax compliance (both direct and indirect) inclusive of US GAAP and local GAAP tax accounting and reporting for selected Kimberly-Clark legal entities within Asia Pacific. Reporting to Sr. Tax Analyst, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring compliance of Corporate Income Tax, Value added Tax, Withholding Income Tax, Transfer Pricing Returns, Statistical and informative returns and US GAAP tax compliance for all Kimberly Clark legal entities within Asia Pacific.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support country tax audits by managing data extracts requested by auditors and answering questions.

Ensuring the timely and accurate preparation & lodgment of returns, reviewing tax computations, monitor tax payment and tax accounts.

Manage the timely and accurate lodgment of returns, reviewing tax computations, monitor tax payment and tax accounts.

Ensure the internal control and procedures to continuously enhance direct and indirect tax compliances.

Liaise with external Auditors for year-end audit preparation.

Liaise with Tax Agents on any queries pertaining to Tax matters.

Undertaking periodic review of book to tax adjustments and the tax basis balance sheets.

Collaborate and develop strong relationships with Business Unit and Regional tax COE.

Responsible for the administration of matters pertaining to corporate income tax and Indirect Tax submission and payments. Ensure that the company optimizes its tax position and to minimize tax exposure and maximize available opportunities is to be executed within the context of maintaining the Company's status.

Ongoing assistance with the US LE reporting processes including liaison with Global Services and US Global tax team, making sure all deadlines are met and accuracy and credibility of reporting is being maintained. Preparation of USGAAP tax accounting and reporting in addition to local GAAP tax accounting.

Experience of working with tax integrator tools like CCHI.

Support Tax Manager/ Sr. Tax Analyst on local transfer pricing documentation / advice

Support Tax Manager/ Sr. Tax Analyst in standardization and streamlining of processes across sectors

Collaborate and develop strong relationships with Business Unit and Regional tax COE.

Consistently identify, study, and implement efficiency improvements in the tax compliance processes.

Gain the necessary knowledge to assist with tax activities on an as needed basis, including special projects.

Responsible for the administration of matters pertaining to corporate income tax and Indirect Tax submission and payments.

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

Degree in Accounting or professional Accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA or its equivalent.

Minimum 3-4 years of relevant working experience and preferably in the same capacity, including practical experience in tax data compilation.

Knowledge of APAC countries - corporate tax regimes, Indirect tax regimes and US GAAP compliance requirement.

Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized accounting software, knowledge in SAP will be added advantage. Knowledge of tax reporting tools is preferred.

Able to meet stringent reporting deadlines and handle corporate reporting responsibilities.

Team player with good communication & interpersonal skills

An independent person with high degree of maturity,integrity & initiative

Good command of written and spoken English is essential. Competency in one Asian language would be added advantage.

Ability to communicate tax issues to non-finance professionals and to make recommendations