Tax Specialist

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About the Role

Assist to manage the tax function by ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and optimize tax efficiency covering corporate tax by liaising closely with tax outsourced partners and external tax consultants.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage local tax reporting to ensure compliance with local statutory requirements. The tax reporting includes review of current tax and deferred tax computation, tax estimates and tax return submission.
• Manage AIA Group tax reporting to ensure compliance with Group Office's reporting requirements which includes tax monthly closing and quarterly Balance Sheet Reconciliation.
• Manage Budget and Forecast for company's current and deferred tax for annual budget submissions.
• Review in depth monthly analysis of operating tax rate and effective tax rate.
• Ensure Internal Control Financial Reporting (ICFR) for tax process are operating effectively.
• Collaborate with the leads from other department to provide response/update to Group Office, external auditors, tax consultant and regulatory bodies on tax related matters.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) and provide feedback/advice to other departments on corporate tax related matters.
• Provide timely and accurate update/advice on any changes in corporate tax law to impacted users.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A recognized Degree in Accounting or Professional Accountancy Qualification, with at least 4 years of relevant working experience.
• Prior working experience in the insurance industry will be an added advantage.
• Able to work under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Analytical and good problem solving skills.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.