Job Description

Our client is a leading local provider of generic drugs. This company consists of professionals who are passionate about their role in delivering pharmaceuticals to their customers.

This position will report to the Tax Director and be actively involved in tax planning, compliance, controls, and reporting, with a focus on Southeast Asia. As the key contact person for tax-related matters in the region, the role is expected to maintain constructive relationships with representatives from the Tax Authority and tax consultants.

Responsibilities

• Managing tax compliance, including corporate income tax, indirect tax, withholding tax, local tax, tax provisioning, and tax accounting.
• Reviewing and approving tax returns or filings prepared by local finance teams or external advisors, ensuring tax liabilities are paid on time.
• Partnering with and managing relationships with various internal stakeholders, such as the Controller, FP&A, and functional heads, to ensure proper accrual and accounting of taxes (e.g., current tax, deferred tax, and WHT) for monthly reporting and forecasting/budgeting purposes.
• Managing tax queries raised by the tax office to ensure they are addressed appropriately and on time.
• Highlighting contentious tax issues and suggesting practical solutions.
• Supporting and educating local financial controllers on changes in domestic tax regulations that impact business operations.
• Actively supporting the Group Tax Director in developing the Group’s tax strategy as the business evolves.
• Assisting the Tax Director in implementing strategic tax decisions that advance the Group’s tax agenda.
• Identifying opportunities for further enhancement and development of the tax strategy and function.
• Proactively contributing ideas to mitigate tax risks and/or optimize tax opportunities for the Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, with CPA or tax-related accreditation preferred.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience within an international tax environment, with several years of in-house experience preferred.
• Strong experience in various tax operations (such as indirect tax, transfer pricing, and tax accounting), with the ability to drive process improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of ERP systems is preferred.
• Ability to deal with multiple stakeholders across different cultures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.