Title:  Senior Manager Tax Compliance/Tax Advisor

Job Summary

Manage the local implementation of the tax policy. Advise, manage and oversee reporting to the Group on all local/regional tax compliance matters

General Responsibilities

• Manage tax ad hoc operating budgets and costs via finance's annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources 
• Manage the local implementation of the tax policy and controls to ensure effective governance over all taxation matters
• Advise on all local tax matters. Develop and review internal processes to ensure data accuracy for tax compliance purposes
• Lead all local tax matters, including tax computations, filing of tax returns, tax payments, witholding tax management, tax advisory, etc.
• Manage local tax audits, including preparation of all relevant tax documents in compliance with regulatory requirements. Support local tax audit defence 
• Oversee reporting and updates to the Group on tax matters. Support superior in ensuring all local tax provisions are accounted for
• Drive the country's special projects/initiatives to provide value-added tax services to internal stakeholders
• Partner with internal stakeholders in navigating complex tax matters and the application of local tax regulations to business realities
• Lead discussions with tax authorities/auditors/consultants on the country's complex taxation matters, tax audits, tax advisory engagements, etc.

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the business and industry
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and application of taxation principles 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)
• Demonstrate fluency in English (both written and spoken)

Education

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