Manager I, Tax

at  ASM International

ASM is a leading global supplier of products, services, and materials for semiconductor processing. For more than half a century, innovation has been at the core of everything we do. Our smart, ambitious people are dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for the world’s leading semiconductor providers. Every day we push the development of next-generation computer-chip technology, always staying a few steps ahead of what’s next.
The talented, enthusiastic people at ASM are just like you: dedicated to improving people’s lives and unlocking new potential. With our collaborative approach to R&D, we advance key semiconductor technologies and platforms like ALD, epitaxy, PEALD, PECVD, and vertical furnaces. And we have recently entered the promising high-growth market: silicon carbide epitaxy. Year after year, our innovations help to make chips smaller, faster, and more powerful. In fact, you will find our technology in every aspect of modern life: in AI, medical equipment, 5G, smartphones, autonomous driving, and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

A Tax Manager who will become part of an ASM Global Tax Team, covering a variety of international tax matters with a focus on direct and indirect tax for the region, Korea, Japan, Singapore, China, Taiwan, and India but also tax accounting, transfer pricing and support in custom duties.
The role will be closely cooperated with tax professionals in the Netherland (HQ), Singapore and the US, and report to Sr. tax manager in Korea.

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in any Accounting Field, preferred with CPA or tax related accreditation.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience within an international tax environment, ideally in the Big 4, preferably combined with a few years of in-house experience.
• Strong tax knowledge and hands on experience in tax return submission and various tax reporting.
• Fluency in English is a requirement. Other languages (Japanese, Chinese) a plus. SAP knowledge preferred.
• Has the ability to cooperate in a team-oriented environment, to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• An excellent work ethic, solid written communication and influencing skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
  At ASM we are committed to supporting our people, enabling them to develop their talents and perform at their best. We actively promote an inclusive and diverse culture that fosters trust and transparency. Our people are our power, and we value the differences between everyone because it is what make us better as a team. By embracing a wide range of perspectives, we enable a culture of continuous exploration and adoption of new ideas. At every step, we know that it is our valued people who enable us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients – and to make a meaningful difference in society.
  So join us on our journey and unleash the power of an open mind. Discover how you can be part of our exciting future and apply today! To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

The role is the intermediary between the Sr. tax manager in Korea and regional finance operations in different regions.

• Focus is on regional corporate income tax, indirect tax, withholding tax, local tax, quarterly tax provisioning, and tax accounting which include the following:
• Tax data preparation, including reconciliation, all timely tax return submissions, and replies to tax queries.
• Prepare quarterly tax provision and deferred tax calculation and supporting other regional local finance team in the same respect.
• Actively communicate with external tax consults and local tax authorities to manage tax related matters/processes.
• Assist with responding to audit queries and responsible for tax audit defense and assisting customs tax audit.
• Prepare tax accounting documents and AR/AP postings and handling statutory tax reporting issues, if any.
• Assist with various cross-border operational tax matters related to ASM legal entities overseas and business processes within Asia, including but not limited to Europe and the United States.
• Prepare tax memos for key issues and findings for internal and external purposes.
• Maintain tax procedures/update documentation.
• Proactively looking for opportunities to improve internal tax data management and tax efficiency of business flows.
• Initiate/coordination with IT/perform testing for tax department’s change requests.