Tax specialist

Job Description

Position Overview

The Tax Specialist is responsible for managing ensuring full compliance with local and international tax regulations. The role also provides tax support to internal departments and helps maintain accurate and timely tax reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for direct and indirect tax matters including VAT, WHT, CIT tax reporting, and tax audit support.

1. Tax Compliance

• Prepare and submit tax returns and statutory reports including VAT, WHT, CIT, and other required tax filings in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax compliance and reporting.

1. Tax Planning & Advisory

• Support tax planning and tax optimization initiatives.
• Review business transactions and provide tax guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Support assessment of tax impact for new business activities and contracts.

1. Tax Audit Support

• Coordinate and support tax audits and tax authority inquiries.
• Prepare required supporting documents, reconciliations, and explanations.

1. Risk Management

• Identify tax risks and recommend corrective actions to reduce compliance exposure.
• Support implementation of internal tax controls.

1. Regulatory Monitoring

• Monitor updates in tax laws and evaluate potential impact on the business.
• Support implementation of regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in tax compliance, accounting or finance, preferably in a corporate, multinational environment.
• Good understanding of corporate tax, VAT, WHT, and general tax compliance requirements.

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting tax audits and responding to tax authority requests.
• Exposure to transfer pricing, withholding tax, or international tax matters is an advantage.
• Experience in process improvement and tax reporting efficiency initiatives is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively across departments.

Key Success Indicators

• Timely and accurate tax filings.
• Effective management of tax compliance.
• Accurate tax reporting and documentation.
• Compliance with applicable tax regulations.

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