1. Tax Compliance

To ensure compliance to ITA 1967 including but not limited to the following:

• Annual tax submission for the Group

• Annual tax estimates for the Group

• Tax computation for monthly closing purposes

• Monthly tax instalment payment for the Group

2. Tax Management

• Manage tax-related functions in a timely and quality manner

• Improve year end / quarter tax reporting process

• Proactive and centralised collaboration to ensure full compliance eg. e-invoicing, SST and WHT

• Design and develop new processes related to treasury and tax by leveraging formularised worksheet, models, system or cloud document

• Share knowledge on tax or improvement initiatives 

3. Tax Advisory

• Review and advise on related party transactions and transfer pricing issues

• Review and advise on tax incentives applicable to companies, employees and directors

• Review and advise on the tax structure and tax strategy for the Group

• Review and advise on tax implication of any transactions within the Group inclusive of SST, import duty, direct, indirect in relation to ITA 1967 and Employment Tax

4. Tax Analysis & Forecasting

• Conduct tax planning and budgeting for every incoming quarter 

• Conduct analysis on variances and identify the root cause

• Conduct monthly tax audit

• Identify risk-related risks and provide action plans to mitigate potential penalties or tax costs

5. Regulatory Affairs 

• Identify tax incentives and programs by the Government and GLC that the company can participate in or apply to reduce overall cost, especially post National Budget

• Communicate with stakeholders on potential tax incentives or tax wishlist

• Develop actions plan with the respective departments to put in place programmes that can maximise tax return

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or related field. A licensed tax agent or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Tax

• Sound knowledge of tax accounting, compliance and all types of tax returns

• Advanced in Microsoft suite applications and financial reporting

• Possesses problem solving and analytical skills with attention to details 

• Strong leadership and good at meeting deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Enthusiastic and possess strong desire to improve work processes