Tax Specialist

AIA Malaysia; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Malaysia is seeking a qualified tax professional to manage the local tax function, ensure compliance with regulations, and optimize tax efficiency for the group.

You will liaise with outsourced partners and external consultants, oversee tax reporting, budgeting and quarterly reconciliations, and advise on corporate tax matters to various stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in accounting or professional qualification with tax exposure.
• Experience in corporate tax and tax reporting is required.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage local tax reporting to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with Group Office and external tax consultants on tax matters.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting for current and deferred tax.
• Provide timely updates on changes in tax laws to relevant stakeholders.
• Act as SME for corporate tax related matters across departments.

Skills

Tax compliance

Corporate tax

Tax reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

Professional Accountancy Qualification

Job description

Start building a career with purpose.

At AIA, your perspective, curiosity and ideas can contribute to our Purpose of helping millions of people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. Across our diverse markets, you will learn through meaningful work, collaborate with experienced colleagues and build practical skills as you turn fresh ideas into positive outcomes and a more sustainable future for our customers and communities.

Join us to explore new possibilities, grow through real experiences and start making an impact across Asia.

About The Role

Assist to manage the tax function by ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and optimize tax efficiency covering corporate tax by liaising closely with tax outsourced partners and external tax consultants.

Start building a career with purpose.

At AIA, your perspective, curiosity and ideas can contribute to our Purpose of helping millions of people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. Across our diverse markets, you will learn through meaningful work, collaborate with experienced colleagues and build practical skills as you turn fresh ideas into positive outcomes and a more sustainable future for our customers and communities.

Join us to explore new possibilities, grow through real experiences and start making an impact across Asia.

About The Role

Assist to manage the tax function by ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and optimize tax efficiency covering corporate tax by liaising closely with tax outsourced partners and external tax consultants.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Manage local tax reporting to ensure compliance with local statutory requirements. The tax reporting includes review of current tax and deferred tax computation, tax estimates and tax return submission.
• Manage AIA Group tax reporting to ensure compliance with Group Office’s reporting requirements which includes tax monthly closing and quarterly Balance Sheet Reconciliation.
• Manage Budget and Forecast for company’s current and deferred tax for annual budget submissions.
• Review in depth monthly analysis of operating tax rate and effective tax rate.
• Ensure Internal Control Financial Reporting (ICFR) for tax process are operating effectively.
• Collaborate with the leads from other department to provide response/update to Group Office, external auditors, tax consultant and regulatory bodies on tax related matters.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) and provide feedback/advice to other departments on corporate tax related matters.
• Provide timely and accurate update/advice on any changes in corporate tax law to impacted users.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A recognized Degree in Accounting or Professional Accountancy Qualification, with at least 4 years of relevant working experience.
• 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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