Tax Specialist

AIA; Kuala Lumpur; Presencial; MYR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AIA invites you to join our tax function in Kuala Lumpur as a Tax Manager focusing on corporate tax compliance and optimization. You will liaise with outsourced partners and external consultants to ensure accurate tax reporting and efficient tax planning.

Key responsibilities include managing local tax reporting, group office reporting, budgeting for current and deferred tax, and providing updates on tax law changes to stakeholders.

Formación

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 4 years of relevant tax experience.
• Experience in insurance industry is a plus.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage local tax reporting to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review current tax and deferred tax computations.
• Coordinate with Group Office for monthly close and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Budget and forecast for current and deferred tax.
• Provide updates on tax law changes to impacted users.
• Collaborate with other departments and external advisers on tax matters.
• Act as SME on corporate tax related matters.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Educación

Degree in Accounting

Professional Accounting Qualification

Descripción del empleo

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.

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"Better" starts with people who reimagine what is possible and turn ideas into meaningful action. At AIA, you will contribute in your own way, help shape outcomes that matter and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, teams, markets and levels. We will support you to broaden your perspective, strengthen your capabilities and grow your impact. Together, we challenge assumptions, learn from one another and find better ways forward. Bring your ambition, experience and ideas to AIA, and help shape what “better” looks like.

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