Primary Job Functions:

Basic Job Functions:

Perform the Company's regular accounting and compliance work in the area of tax (Indirect tax -VAT/GST, Withholding Tax, Income Tax and other taxes that may be applicable).

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Handle month-end close processes by ensuring proper recording of tax payable/refundable, reconciling tax filing returns to financial records and analyzing fluctuation in tax accounts

Ensure compliance with various Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls and local GAAP reporting

Provide support and work with local tax advisors to ensure all direct and indirect tax compliance are met per regulations

Provide support and work with local tax advisors on tax related queries/request from Tax Authority

Ensure tax filings are completed per deadline and timely update of filing status in tax calendar

Organize tax payments to be made timely per deadlines

Quarterly review of direct and indirect tax exposure, make accrual for exposure identified

Liaise with Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/General Ledger team to ensure tax entries are recorded correctly upon transaction posting in ERP system

Assist in tax code set up in ERP system

Participate in Tax Department's process improvement activities

Create Purchase Request for tax fees in ERP system to facilitate payment to service providers

Assist the Tax Manager on any ad-hoc tax assignments or tasks

Experience:

2-3 years of relevant Tax work experience in a Tax firm or Commercial

Experience in VAT and withholding Tax returns is added advantage

Education:

Degree holder in Finance or Accounting