Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with local advisors to oversee tax, payroll, and statutory compliance across diverse APAC countries.
- Engage with tax advisors to stay informed about any new or revised tax and statutory requirements, recommending necessary actions. Stay updated on legal changes through news releases, webinars, seminars, etc.
- Ensure timely completion of annual corporate tax filings, interim and quarterly submissions, including any provisional or estimated filings.
- Manage all required withholding tax (WHT) filings and VAT submissions.
- Oversee various tax filings such as property tax, transfer pricing, fringe benefits, etc.
- Ensure prompt receipt of tax refunds with thorough follow-up with tax advisors/authorities.
- Lead and oversee tax audits, providing necessary documents to tax authorities, addressing queries, and promptly handling related matters.
- Review tax provisions to ensure accuracy.
- Review and approve payroll processes.
- Ensure timely filing of employee annual income returns and all other statutory returns.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements for Board of Directors and Shareholder meetings, completing and filing them on time.
- Report and file changes in Board members' details and other relevant changes to statutory authorities promptly.
- Ensure timely filing of all other statutory returns and handle secretarial matters.
Job Requirements:
- Possess a degree in Accountancy, preferably a licensed CPA.
- Have at least 5 years of relevant experience in tax planning and compliance with professional firms and/or commercial industries.
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, along with excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities.
- Capable of working independently while effectively collaborating with a multi-geographic team to communicate tax issues and initiatives.
- Preferably possess a working knowledge of tax laws in various APAC jurisdictions.