R2R Accountant

Team up with Apple and do your life’s best work with one of the most influential technology leaders in the industry. Join the Apple Finance organization and make a positive impact on a company that is known for its impressive lineup of products, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Wearables, Home and Accessories, and Services. At Apple, we share in a commitment to excellence, all with one unified vision – creating innovative products that delight customers. Finance is about supporting that innovative culture, accomplished by hiring quality individuals with integrity, personal accountability, teamwork, commitment to excellence, and proactive thinking. If you exemplify our values and want to be part of something big, contact us today.

Apple’s Global Business Solutions (GBS) organization operates four shared service centers around the world today. As a regional GBS hub, we continually strive to provide high standards of performance and to support the explosive growth in the Asia Pacific region. We seek a high calibre Finance professional to be part of this global team.

Description

We are seeking an Indirect Tax and Revenue Accountant to support the APAC R2R team. You will manage tax filing and compliance for indirect taxes (VAT, digital taxes, WHT) in APAC and revenue accounting related processes for Channel, Online & Retail, and Services line of business. You will be required to ensure accurate documentation and controls, and lead process improvements and automation solutions. You will also work with various key stakeholders within Sales Finance, Tax, and Trade Compliance to support both tax and revenue accounting responsibilities on both operations and projects.

We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving abilities. You should be customer-oriented, have great communication skills, and be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. If you're a responsible and effective team player, you’ll fit right in!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support tax filing and compliance for indirect taxes and digital taxes across regions.
2. Assess tax impact on changes to business operations and tax regulations.
3. Ensure completeness, timeliness, and accurate reporting of revenue deferrals and contra-revenue accruals in accordance with US GAAP and local statutory accounting standards.
4. Execute close procedures, including journal entries, analysis on material fluctuations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
5. Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities.
6. Work with GBS and cross-functional partners collaboratively to support tax and revenue accounting and drive resolutions to issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance or equivalent.
• At least 3-5 years of related commercial experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in SAP, Advanced Excel (VBA, Macro).

Preferred Qualifications:

• CA or equivalent, with US GAAP and IFRS experience will be an advantage.
• Strong team player with the ability to manage across multiple geographies and cultures.
• Mature, responsible, driven, and able to work independently with minimum supervision.