Senior Tax Operations Specialist

Novartis Farmacéutica; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Senior Tax Ops Specialist to oversee tax operations within its Kuala Lumpur center. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with tax laws, preparing tax returns, and collaborating with various teams to optimize tax strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in tax compliance and planning, along with strong communication skills to navigate multicultural environments. Join this innovative firm to contribute to a mission of improving lives through medicine while enjoying a dynamic and inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of finance experience in Tax and Financial reporting.
• Experience managing relationships with tax authorities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop tax planning strategies.
• Manage tax accounting and reporting, ensuring timely submissions.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Tax Planning

Tax Audit Support

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA)

University Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

Job description

Senior Tax Ops Specialist oversee and manage all aspects of tax operations within an organization. They are responsible for ensuring accurate and timely tax compliance, optimizing the organization's tax position, and minimizing tax-related risks. The Senior Tax Ops Specialist collaborates with various internal stakeholders to develop tax planning strategies and provides guidance on the tax implications of business activities and transactions. They also play a crucial role in supporting tax audits and maintaining a strong network with tax and finance organizations.

About the Role

Role Overview: The Senior Tax Ops Specialist is a key role responsible for various tax-related tasks within Novartis Corporate Center – Kuala Lumpur (NOCC KL). Their primary responsibilities include tax return preparation, tax compliance, tax planning and strategy, tax audit support, tax risk assessment and mitigation, and tax accounting and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and review tax returns, including corporate, withholding, and indirect tax returns, ensuring accuracy and completeness to minimize errors.
2. Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations, staying updated with changes and implementing necessary adjustments.
3. Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as FRA, commercial, and legal teams to develop tax planning strategies that optimize tax positions while ensuring compliance. Provide guidance on tax implications of business activities.
4. Support and guide documentation and information gathering; work closely with auditors and external consultants to address inquiries and resolve tax issues.
5. Assess potential tax risks, develop mitigation strategies, and conduct regular reviews to identify and implement controls for risk reduction.
6. Manage tax accounting and reporting, including income tax and deferred tax provisions, tax reporting forms, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
7. Support NOCC KL’s inclusive, proactive, respectful, and results-driven working style aligned with Novartis values; build networks within Tax Operations, Country and Group Tax, and local FRA teams.
8. Maintain and enhance knowledge of local and international tax laws; model proactive, respectful, and customer-focused working behaviors; engage stakeholders to improve service delivery.
9. Qualifications include Chartered Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA) or equivalent, a university degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, with 8-10 years of finance experience in Tax and Financial reporting, experience managing relationships with tax authorities and stakeholders, and experience with tax reporting and planning systems. Tax experience in Asia Pacific countries, proficiency in English and another Asia Pacific language preferred, along with strong communication skills and experience in multicultural environments.

Why Novartis:

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. We aim to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world, driven by our people. Join us to be part of this mission! Learn more: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and rewards information is available in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse work environment that reflects the communities we serve.

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Why choose Novartis? Because helping people takes a community of passionate, innovative individuals. Join us to create a brighter future. More info: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture