Tax Manager (Mandarin Speaker)

APAC Michael Page; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 194,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

A large organization in the Industrial/Manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled Manager of the Tax Calculation to oversee tax compliance and manage tax-related activities. This role requires 8+ years of experience in taxation and managerial roles, with proficiency in Mandarin and Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in taxation-tax reporting and tax calculation.
• Experience coordinating with local tax bureaus is an advantage.
• Good command of software skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage tax-related activities ensuring compliance.
• Approve monthly, quarterly, and annual tax calculations for all entities.
• Support local tax and government audits providing required information.

Skills

Experience in taxation-tax reporting

Managerial experience

Fluent in Mandarin

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation or related discipline

Tools

SAP or other ERP systems

Job description

The Manager of the Tax Calculation will oversee and manage all tax-related activities within the Tax department, ensuring compliance and accuracy. This role in the Industrial/Manufacturing industry requires a detail-oriented professional to provide strategic tax solutions and support.

Client Details

The employer is a large organization within the Industrial/Manufacturing industry, recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation. The company operates globally and provides a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Description

1. Be responsible on tax calculation for Tax Compliance Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual tax calculations for all China entities Support for applications (e.g., withholding tax, import/export VAT) or coordinate with Field Finance/local tax firms for bureau submission where required. Work closely with Tax Reporting team in China to ensure the tax filing is completed timely and accurately.
2. Support local tax and government audits and providing the required information, working closely with Tax Reporting team and Corp Tax team to follow the tax audits and requests.
3. VAT/WHT Reconciliations & Account Control Review VAT reconciliations (WD+2/3) across entities; investigate variances and drive clearance of issues. Review Cadency reconciliations for VAT and WHT accounts; monitor and resolve open items with stakeholders
4. Statistics Reporting Preparation Lead the team to prepare statistics reporting by assembling and loading SAP/HR/tax‑payment data into BPC and ensuring readiness for downstream submissions.
5. Incentives & JV Governance Support Support for incentives and subsidies application by providing forecast Support JV GM in preparing financial reports to JV partners; coordinate partner requests and participate in BOD meetings where applicable.
6. Maintain China Fixed Assets Local Tax Book Verify and ensure China Fixed assets local tax book is compliance with the applicable tax requirements and AP's practice, ensure the reconciliation is conducted regularly.
7. Others During the transition period, this incumbent is responsible to monitor the transition project progress, build up the team , assign the duties and responsibilities, coordinate for knowledge transferring, trainings, documents handover, including working and coordinating with related stakeholders to achieve the smooth transition.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation or a related discipline (required).
• Experience Minimum 8 years' experience in taxation-tax reporting and tax calculation with minimal 5 years managerial experience Experience coordinating with local tax bureaus is an advantage, working in outsourcing services in Taxation is a plus.
• Prior involvement in organizational transitions would contribute positively to the responsibilities of this position.
• The incumbent should have good command on software skills including Microsoft office ( Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.); SAP or other ERP system. Mandarin (speak, read and write in fluent manner)- mandatory English - mandatory

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary between MYR 194400 and MYR 237600.
• Opportunities for growth within a large and established organization in the Industrial/Manufacturing sector.
• Hybrid working arrangement to promote work-life balance.
• A permanent position based in Taipei, offering stability and career advancement.

This is a unique opportunity for a skilled Manager of the Tax Calculation to make a significant impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!

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