Job purpose

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of tax reporting requirements to meet statutory and internal deadlines
• Work with other Finance Towers to identify process improvement and report enhancement opportunities to reduce processing time

Duties and responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact of tax advisors for direct, indirect and other taxes of assigned IWG entities
• Responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of the day-to-day operational deliverables of Tax (reports, filing, submissions, tax payments, Tax Entries, tax audits, etc.)
• Accountable to correct errors communicated by the Reviewers and provide answers to queries/questions on the deliverables submitted
• Reports any red flags (risk of delays) or escalates issues that need urgent management attention
• Responsible in the timely updating of BAU tracker and saving related documents supporting filing in the share-point
• Responsible in receiving and extractions of documents pertaining to Tax Audits
• BAU communication with Tax Advisors
• Coordinate funding and payment of taxes based on established guidelines to meet statutory deadline
• Flag inconsistent application of WHT matrix
• Ensure final returns, working files and other related documents are stored on SharePoint and determine if there are documents required by country law to be archived physically
• Keep abreast of all regulatory changes impacting assigned IWG entities
• Where required or requested:
• Compile requirements (e.g. residence certificate) to avail of tax treaty relief or exemption
• Review data input for tax calculation and put in place control checks
• Prepare analysis and schedules required during tax inspection of assigned IWG entities
• Assist in corporate income tax return preparation and/or filing
• Provide input for tax accounting/reconciliation purposes
• Complete statistical surveys and other reports for local compliance
• Prepare or update process documentation for assigned tasks
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Financial Admin & Compliance Manager

Qualifications

• Preferably CPA
• At least 2-3 years of experience in tax compliance and/or tax reporting
• Proficient in MS applications
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• Able to prioritize tasks, manage issues and produce results in a timely manner
• Highly analytical
• Can work well under pressure and with minimal supervision
• Team player
• The following are preferred but not required:
• Knowledge of international tax
• Experience in Big 4
• Background in BPO/Shared Services operations
• Experience in dealing with and managing 3^rd party service providers

Working conditions

Mid-shift, regular evening and weekend work, working with challenging stakeholders

Physical requirements

Hybrid arrangement

Direct reports

Reports to Direct and Indirect Tax Managers