Finance Specialist (Financial Reporting & Taxation)

AIMS Data Centre; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center operator in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance Specialist skilled in financial reporting and taxation. The role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and supporting tax audits. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and have at least 4 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Excel are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience in audit, tax or accounting/finance.
• Possess knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP and tax rules.
• Exhibit a strong sense of dedication, independent and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial information requirements related to financial reporting and taxation.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.
• Assist in preparing and filing tax computations and ensuring compliance with tax laws.
• Perform basic technical research to address tax issues.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Tax law knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent professional qualifications

Job description

Finance Specialist (Financial Reporting & Taxation)

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Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities related to financial information requirements linked to financial reporting and taxation functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements at month’s end.
• Analyse journals in the GL, investigate any unexpected movements and follow up on any open items or issues for resolution.
• Prepare schedules and complete set of statutory financial statements for the auditor to review and respond to auditor queries.
• Assist in preparing and filing tax computations, direct and indirect tax returns, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Support company tax audits, responses to tax notices and timely resolution of other tax controversy matters.
• Perform basic technical research to address tax issues and support tax planning initiatives.
• Assist in transfer pricing matters and provide guidance on intercompany transactions.
• Provides other tax support, which may include analyses of pending legislation and implementation of legislative changes.
• Assist in preparing accurate and timely reports, schedules, and documentation related to tax activities.
• Liaise with internal parties, external auditors, company secretary and tax agents to ensure compliance with all matters relating to audit, tax and statutory requirements.
• Attend to any ad-hoc assignments that may be required from time to time.

What You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, etc.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience in audit, tax or accounting/finance.
• Possess knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS/US GAAP and tax rules.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
• Exhibit a strong sense of dedication, attention to detail, independent and teamwork abilities.
• Advanced PC skills (MS Excel) are required, and knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.

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AIMS is Malaysia and South East Asia’s leading operator of premium carrier neutral data centre and managed service provider. Housed in a pint‑sized 380 sq ft computer room in Kuala Lumpur back in 1996, in just short span of time, we have became Asia’s Communications Exchange‑ the region’s most interconnected site. Along the way, we annually doubled our floor space. Headquarted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, AIMS has the biggest and the most densely populated communications facility in the country. We are data centre experts with a reputation built on reliability, flexibility, transparency and excellence in service delivery.