Staff Tax Analyst

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a senior Finance Compliance & Tax professional to supervise GST and tax governance across Singapore and Malaysia. The role spans statutory reporting, audits, and SEA entity set ups.

You will work with Corporate Tax, tax authorities, and external consultants, drive process improvements, and ensure strong controls while communicating in English. The position requires 10+ years in Finance with at least 5 years in audit & tax governance, and a track record of managing tax

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent. Additional professional qualifications, MBA, ACCA, CPA, will be an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in Finance with at least 5 years of experience in audit & tax governance, compliance, consulting, preferably with a large tax consulting firm or a large corporate tax department. Experience with the tax authorities would be an advantage.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with attention to details. Proven ability to collaborate across various functions and operations, especially in influencing solutions, process for compliance in operational tax such as GST, Withholding tax, etc.
• Proven records in successfully managing tax audits are a must.
• Strong communication skills in English - both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage Singapore GST compliance initiatives and reporting for Lam Research Singapore and Malaysia, including MES, ACAP, and e-invoicing; improve controls to minimize risk.
• Lead SG tax audits & queries for the 3 entities; liaise with local tax consultants.
• Manage preparation of Singapore & Malaysia audits, income tax returns, and indirect tax reporting.
• Support new SEA legal entity setups.
• Coordinate with Corporate Tax on transfer pricing directions as guided by Corporate Tax.
• Take on ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Immediate Supervisor.

Skills

Audit & tax governance

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

MBA/ACCA/CPA advantageous

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

The Global Finance Group drives financial strategies based on expert understanding of Lam's breakthrough technologies, the semiconductor market, and the global business environment. They manage our company's financials and relationships with our investor community to ensure we have the strong financial foundation to fuel innovation and growth.

Impact

This role covers all aspects of Business Compliance & Tax reporting for Lam Research Singapore, Lam Research Malaysia including Indirect Taxes (GST) for three entities, in particular the Singapore GST Compliance of the Lam Research International Sdn Bhd. In addition to the existing entities, the role shall support the compliance & tax of new business entities as created under the SEA business, e.g. Vietnam, Thailand, etc. Business compliance refers to statutory reporting, such as audits & tax including Corporate Tax reporting, Withholding Tax reporting, GST filing, Transfer Price matters of relevant entities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of Singapore GST compliance initiatives and reporting of the Lam Research International Sdn Bhd. This includes but not limited to initiatives such as the Singapore Major Export Scheme (MES), GST Certification Program such as the Assisted Compliance Assurance Program (ACAP), drive e-invoicing initiative for SG and other entities, etc. Process improvements & internal controls to minimize scrutiny by authorities or risk of non-refunds.
• Lead all audits & SG tax queries for the 3 entities in the relevant aspects. Direct liaison with local Tax consultant on all tax matters.
• Manage preparation of Singapore & Malaysia audits, income tax returns and indirect tax reporting.
• Support new initiatives for new SEA legal entity set up.
• Liaise with Corporate Tax teams on regular requests, and to manage any change in Transfer pricing directions, as guided by Corporate Tax.
• Take on ad-hoc duties as and when assigned by the Immediate Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent. Additional professional qualifications, MBA, ACCA, CPA, will be an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in Finance with at least 5 years of experience in audit & tax governance, compliance, consulting, preferably with a large tax consulting firm or a large corporate tax department. Experience with the tax authorities would be an advantage.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with attention to details. Proven ability to collaborate across various functions and operations, especially in influencing solutions, process for compliance in operational tax such as GST, Withholding tax, etc.
• Proven records in successfully managing tax audits are a must.
• Strong communication skills in English - both oral and written.

Preferred qualifications

• Strong proficiency in SAP preferred.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on‑site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On‑site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On‑site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1‑2 days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.