Tax, Principal

aia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA invites a seasoned Tax Manager to oversee the group tax function in Malaysia, ensuring compliance with local regulations and optimizing tax efficiency by coordinating with outsourced partners.

You will lead direct and indirect tax returns, transfer pricing, GMT, SST, and tax reporting to Group Office, driving timely filings and risk management while collaborating with Finance and other departments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or professional accountancy qualification with substantial experience in tax management.
• Proven ability to oversee complex tax matters and deliver accurate filings.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in the insurance industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and be responsible for the overall tax function, ensuring compliance with local regulations and optimizing tax efficiency with external partners.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of direct and indirect tax returns to tax authorities.
• Manage all tax-related matters including transfer pricing, GMT, SST and other direct/indirect taxes.
• Oversee local tax reporting including current and deferred tax computations, estimates and return submissions.
• Coordinate tax reporting to Group Office, including monthly close, quarterly balance sheet reconciliation and ICFR for tax.
• Lead collaboration with Finance and other departments to ensure tax strategies and policies are compliant with laws and regulations and identify risks or opportunities.

Skills

Tax management

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Accounting or Professional Accountancy Qualification

Job description

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don't simply believe in being 'The Best'. We believe in better - because there's no limit to how far 'better' can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

• Oversee and responsible for overall tax function by ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and optimize tax efficiency by liaising closely with tax outsourced partners and external tax consultants.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of accurate and timely direct and indirect tax returns to tax authorities.
• Managing and overseeing all tax-related matters, including but not limited to transfer pricing policies, Global Minimum Tax (GMT), Sales & Service Tax (SST) and other direct or indirect taxes, in accordance with applicable guideline and regulations.
• Oversee local tax reporting to ensure compliance with requirements. The tax reporting includes review of current tax and deferred tax computation for all reporting basis, tax estimates and tax return submission.
• Oversee tax reporting to Group Office to ensure compliance with Group Office's reporting requirements which includes tax monthly closing and quarterly Balance Sheet Reconciliation on tax balance, Internal Control Financial Reporting (ICFR) for tax process.
• Lead the collaborate and discussion with Finance team and other departments to ensure tax strategies and policies are implemented in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Keeping update in new or changes in tax laws, regulations and rulings to ensure the group remains compliant and proactively identify potential risks or opportunities for the group.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A recognized Degree in Accounting or Professional Accountancy Qualification, with at least 10 years of relevant working experience in tax management.
• Prior working experience in the insurance industry will be an added advantage
• Able to work under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Analytical and good problem solving skills.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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