Tax Accountant (6 months, US MNC, Alexandra, up to $5500)

Tax Accountant (6 months, US MNC, Alexandra, up to $5500)

Job Description:

• US MNC
• Location: Alexandra Techno Park (Nearest MRT: Labrador Park, or direct buses from Harbourfront MRT)
• 6 months contract subject to extension (with full staff benefits)
• Experience in MNCs or Big 4
• Starting from January 2024

Summary

Maintains tax records and prepares tax returns, related schedules, and related reports. Prepares paperwork for local, state and federal level returns. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring the tax compliance function of assigned area/regions for both US and foreign.
• Assist Tax Manager in handling indirect tax issues and compliance.
• Preparation of FAS 109 schedules and FIN 48 documentation for U.S. reporting purposes.
• Preparation of quarterly tax provisions.
• Provide tax support to the business units, including handling withholding tax issues, to deliver business strategy in the most tax efficient and sustainable manner.
• Provide assistance in dealing with external auditors with respect to tax aspects of local statutory accounts.
• Responsible for collating the requisite information to external tax agents for preparation of the statutory tax returns and computations.
• Review of tax computations and returns for assigned countries prepared by external tax agents.
• Assist Tax Manager in handling audits by tax authorities.
• Preparation/review of tax returns.
• Dealing with other ad-hoc tax matters.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of tax experience in either Big 4 or commercial firms
• Corporate tax knowledge is essential. Knowledge of indirect tax will be advantageous.
• A strong hands-on and diligent individual.
• Strong attention to detail and able to work independently.
• Excellent team player possessing great initiative.