Statutory & Tax Associate Accountant

Deerfield, Illinois; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vital organ therapy company based in Kuala Lumpur seeks a VAT Compliance Specialist. The role involves ensuring VAT regulations compliance, facilitating audits, and monitoring changes in indirect tax legislation. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in finance and knowledge of US GAAP. Proficiency in both spoken and written English is essential; Mandarin is a plus. This company offers a collaborative work environment focused on meaningful advancements in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a multinational environment and/or audit.
• Proven experience in indirect taxes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with VAT requirements in countries in scope.
• Support VAT related internal and external audits.
• Monitor indirect tax legislation and its impact on the organization.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Excellent communication

Fluent written and spoken English

Knowledge of US GAAP

Strong reporting tools including MS Excel

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

JDE

Blackline

W-Desk

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Role Summary

• This role is part of Regional Controlling organization and is critical in ensuring compliance with VAT regulations and US GAAP requirements for VAT accounting.
• The role requires understanding of complex VAT and accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• As part of the regional VAT team, ensure compliance with VAT requirements in countries in scope.
• Ensure timely and accurate filings of VAT returns, as well as VAT related reporting.
• Support VAT related internal and external audits and, if necessary, work with the regional tax team on preparing audit defense strategy.
• Support responses to ad-hoc VAT related questions from local authorities and other departments.
• Monitor indirect tax legislation and its impact on the organization and processes for entities in scope.
• Leverage strong relationships with other finance and non-finance teams, as well as external providers, to support VAT process compliance and process improvements.
• Ensure adherence of processes to company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations; support strengthening of financial processes and controls.
• Support local, regional, and global projects, as required; provide financial expertise in such projects.
• Be an activate advocate of finance function.
• Maintain focus on continuous process improvement.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience in JDE, Blackline and W-Desk is an advantage.
• Additional hours at critical times (e.g., month-end) may be required. Also, and on an exceptional basis, the role may require work on public holidays
• Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit.
• Proven experience in indirect taxes.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and “can do” mind-set.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English. Mandarin speaker is added advantage.
• Strong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  

Reasonable Accommodation

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