Finance, Specialist

at  AIA

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.
It’s about finding new ways to not only better people’s lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. Encompassing our ambition of helping a billion people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.
And to get there, we need ambitious people who believe in playing an important part in shaping that future. People seeking unmatched career and personal growth opportunities, who are driven to work with, and learn from some of the most inspiring and supportive leaders in the business.
Sound like you? Then read on.
About the Role
Scope includes developing and implementing tax strategies, tax accounting and tax filing / reporting to optimise the tax paid by the company. The person also needs to ensure compliance with AIA group tax policy, statutory and regulatory requirements.

This position will assist tax managers to manage the tax affairs of (1) AIA Singapore, (2) AIA Brunei, (3) LCV, (4) AIAFA and (5) AIA Agent Provident Fund including but not limited to:

• 60% - Corporate Income Tax (Singapore and Brunei)
• Proactively manage the tax risks of the Singapore segment
• Ensure all tax compliance requirements are accurately and promptly met.
• Prepare and maintain tax records, returns, reports, and other tax related materials
• Recommend alternative tax treatments to alleviate tax burden and devise legal means to minimise tax liability using thorough knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Conduct research and analysis of existing and upcoming tax legislation to support AIA’s tax planning and tax strategy.30% - Tax accounting including deferred tax.
• Prepare tax journal entries.
• Prepare monthly & quarterly group reporting tax template and balance sheet reconciliation.10% - Withholding tax and GST submission.10% - Assist in BEPS project
• Meet the deadline set by Group, Statutory Requirement and management
• Coordinate with key partners, Tax consultant and Tax Office with regards to ECI and ITR income tax filing.
• Highlight any tax issues for partner concern to group office on timely manner.
• Actively work with auditors and external consultants (if any) during annual audit/projects

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Degree in Accounting and/or professional qualification
• At least 8 years’ experience on Corporate Income Tax experience.
• Experience with taxation of insurance companies is a plus.
• Certifications/licenses – CPA and/or SIATP
• Special skills – Knowledge of Singapore tax rules and regulation
  Believe in better with AIA. If you work at AIA, you play an important part in this movement. Which is why we give you every opportunity to learn, grow and shape your career - your way! Join us now!
  Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.
  You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date

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