TAX RISK MANAGER – ASIA PACIFIC
TAX RISK MANAGER – ASIA PACIFIC
Location: Petaling Jaya
Report to: Senior Tax Manager – Asia Pacific
FMCG Industry
Job Responsibilities:
•The purpose of the role is primarily to minimize tax risk in the Asia-Pacific region for The Company by refining processes across the tax functions of planning, tax accounting, tax reporting and audit defense. It will involve the development of KPI’s and the periodic reporting of results and status of material tax audit activity.
•The position reports directly to the Senior Tax Manager Asia-Pacific and is part of the International Taxes COE. The Corporate Tax Team is organized into four COEs -- Tax Accounting and Tax Reporting, Tax Defense and FIN 48, Tax Consulting, and International Taxes. Each COE is responsible for specifically aligned tax processes.
•The position requires a thorough knowledge of various Asia-Pacific corporate tax regimes, international tax principles, a very sound understanding of tax accounting and associated local and US GAAP requirements, and a working knowledge of indirect taxes across Asia-Pacific. The role will be responsible for developing and leading continuous improvements in all tax activities, leading the implementation of opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy relating to tax reporting, accounting, planning, advocacy and defense across Asia-Pacific.
Key Requirements:
•Must have expert analytical and tax research skills, an authoritative, expert knowledge of legal and accounting aspects of tax matters, and a broad knowledge of the Corporation.
•A thorough knowledge of US GAAP tax accounting concepts and the reporting requirements of uncertain tax positions is required.
•Minimum of 10 years of broad-based tax experience with a large multinational corporation or Legal or Professional Services firm.
•A CPA certificate or equivalent Chartered Accountancy qualification would be a significant asset to the individual in this position, as would an MBA degree, a Masters in Taxation, or a J.D. degree. The incumbent must attain extensive knowledge of the Corporation, its major transactions, and its accounting policies.
•The ability to lead, influence and inspire effective teams of professionals in a fast-paced, multi tasking environment under strict time parameters, a visionary perspective balanced by institutional knowledge, and the ability to communicate technical information to a varied audience are critical skills for this position.
•Must possess strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within the Corporation and to relate successfully with outside counsel, accounting firms and governmental authorities. Strong managerial, communication, and analytical skills are imperative. Whilst an excellent written and verbal command of English is required, an ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese is also desirable.