Tax Accountant

Kuala Lumpur
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

Our CompanyWe're Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We're crucial to the company's strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don't expect you to 'fit' every requirement - your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.The role:This position is responsible for supporting APAC Senior Tax Manager to manage the taxation matters of APAC country as well as supporting US GAAP tax reporting and other indirect tax projects. The objectives of the Tax Accounting are to ensure that the local finance and Corporate have the reliable financial information pertaining to taxation to make effective business decisions and complies with all Generally Accepted Accounting Principles both US GAAP & local GAAP, external reporting requirements and Corporate accounting policies and practices.Principal Accountabilities:

Assist in GST/VAT/WHT compliance: Implementation, monthly / quarterly GST/VAT submission, monthly GST/VAT reconciliation
Monitoring GST/VAT/WHT compliance due date and work process for APAC countries.
Assist in GST/VAT/WHT advisory and audit for APAC countries.
Provide guidance to subordinate in term of indirect tax compliance and indirect tax advisory.
Assist to meet Local GAAP statutory tax filing requirement including providing the relevant backups, preparation of annual tax filing, assisting to respond to local tax authority queries.
Preparation of the quarterly US GAAP tax packages for APAC countries.
Act as a point of contact pertaining to taxation matters for APAC countries.
Assist APAC Senior Tax Manager in ad-hoc cases pertaining to taxation and other tasks assigned by the management from time to time.

Qualifications:

University Degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax (ACCA/ CPA/ MACPA graduate or Certified tax advisor is a plus).
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Statutory audit, Direct and Indirect Taxation matters with a public accounting firm (i.e. Big 4) or industry tax department of multi-national corporation including local tax office.
General knowledge of local country taxation requirements in Asia countries, for example Singapore, Malaysia, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZELAND, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.
Experience in working with multiple countries and cultures and probably dealing with Corporate & Regional office.
Experience in developing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, systems and internal controls.
Fluent in English. Proficiency in other Asian languages will be an added advantage.

Special Knowledge/Skills/Personality Trait:

Possess self-starter and self-finisher mentality with ability to work under minimal supervision.
Have strong analytical skills with high competency in accounting knowledge and put attention to details.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications of Excel, PowerPoint and Words and familiar with Oracle Financial System.
Have good interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to listen and respond to other's points of view in a respectful manner.
Possess elevated level of confidence and assertiveness in communication especially with leaders from different countries.
Have ability to work well in a team environment with a wide variety of personnel from multiple disciplines and cultures
Be open communicator, inquisitive and not afraid to challenge “status quo”

About usWe're a global, 1000-stong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We're curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you're not just another employee; you're part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.#LI-RR1

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