Assistant Finance Manager Tax & Treasury
About The Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Assistant Finance Manager Tax & Treasury to support our Finance Manager in overseeing tax compliance and treasury operations. The role involves supervising Accounts Executive, ensuring accurate and timely tax filings, SST submissions, e-Invoicing reconciliation, cash management, and related reporting.
If you are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical financial and compliance functions within a dynamic organization.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Prepare tax computations and review supporting schedules prepared by Accounts Executive.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of direct and indirect tax filings in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Monitor tax payments schedules and ensure timely execution.
- Manage e-Invoicing reconciliation to ensure alignment between submissions and accounting records.
Tax Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Review tax provisions and tax-related journal entries.
- Review month-end and year-end closing activities related to tax accounts prepared by Accounts Executive.
- Prepare periodic tax reports and review related tax documents for submission to the Finance Manager.
Audit & Regulatory Support
- Coordinate tax-related matters for statutory audits, tax audits, and internal audits.
- Review audit schedules and documentation prepared by Accounts Executive.
- Assist the Finance Manager in responding to tax notices, assessments, and routine correspondence.
Tax Analysis & Advisory Support
- Perform preliminary analysis on tax implications of business transactions.
- Prepare tax impact summaries and recommendations for review by the Finance Manager.
- Support management decision-making by providing tax-related data and insights.
Treasury & Cash Management
- Supervise daily cash flow monitoring, bank balances, and funding activities.
- Review cash flow forecasts and liquidity reports prepared by Accounts Executive.
- Assist in managing banking facilities, including loan applications, documentation, drawdowns, repayments, bank yearly review and compliance with bank covenants
- Coordinate with banks on routine treasury matters under the direction of the Finance Manager.
Treasury Reporting & Controls
- Review treasury reconciliations, reports, and supporting schedules.
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance with internal treasury policies.
- Support improvements to treasury controls, procedures, and system processes.
People Management & Coordination
- Supervise and guide Account Executive in tax, SST, and e-Invoicing tasks.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Compliance & Process Improvement
- Keep up-to-date with changes in tax regulations, SST, and e-Invoicing requirements.
- Support continuous improvement of tax, treasury, and reporting processes.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent) preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 57 years of relevant experience in taxation, treasury, or finance.
- Hands-on experience in SST compliance and e-Invoicing reconciliation.
- Experience supervising junior finance/accounting staff.
- Knowledge of group consolidation reporting is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong working knowledge of direct and indirect tax regulations.
- Good understanding of treasury operations and cash flow management.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to interpret tax laws for business application.
- Proficient in accounting systems, Excel, ERP, and e-Invoicing platforms.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple responsibilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
