Tax Analyst

Philip Morris International; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 200,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tobacco industry is seeking a VAT Advisory professional to provide internal support and ensure compliance with local tax regulations. The role includes working closely with the Tax Manager and involves significant analytical work related to VAT and customs. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounting or finance, along with relevant certifications and experience in indirect taxation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in indirect taxation.
• Brevet certification and certified customs service organizer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal VAT advisory to business process owners.
• Support Tax Manager in preparing and monitoring document requests.
• Oversee VAT returns ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tax Master degree

Tools

Ms. Excel

SAP

CoreTax systems

Job description

Your Day To Day

• Provide internal VAT advisory to business process owners, including support for any relevant local tax authority inquiries.
• Support Tax Manager in delivering VAT refreshment to GBS Team and business process owners.
• Involve in the implementation of new or updated tax systems upon new business models, initiatives, or changes in local regulations.
• Support Tax Manager in preparing, monitoring, and ensuring the readiness of document requests related to tax, customs, and excise audits, including drafting response letters, exposure analysis, liaising with external consultants, and presenting the defense to the authorities.
• Oversee the VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local tax regulations.
• Monitor the reconciliation and compilation of VAT distribution and analysis, VAT returns, VAT offshore, and VAT base.
• Perform analysis on the movement of VAT payable and conduct balance sheet reviews and commentary for tobacco entities.
• Perform reconciliation of excise flows for all tobacco entities, including the reconciliation of cash, documents, and goods.
• Prepare cost structures of intercompany sales and assess the eligibility of applying preferential tariffs.
• Document cost structure for intercompany transactions in the PMI Tax Portal, including the list of origin claims for export and import.review financial statements related to VAT figures.
• Collaborate with internal audit and external consultants on non-SOX documentation.
• Assist PMI affiliates in preparing and providing data, documents, and reports required for tax, customs, and excise audits when needed.
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax Master degree is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in indirect taxation (VAT, customs, and excise) or tax experience with multinational companies or Big Four tax consulting firms.
• Brevet certification (minimum Tax certification level B – Brevet B) and certified customs service organizer (certified PPJK) are preferred.
• Proficiency in English is preferable.
• Enthusiasm for technology and experience with Ms. Excel, SAP and CoreTax systems. Good communication skills, fast learner, highly motivated, with strong analytical skills and minimal supervision required.
• Willing to be placed in Surabaya or Jakarta
  
  

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