Associate - Manage Indirect Tax (Thai)

The Role

Purpose:

• Submit accurate and timely tax returns, supporting documents and schedules in accordance with the relevant local tax rules, regulations and generally accepted practices, within the deadlines set by them
• Pay or effect payment of all tax liabilities on time and in the right amount, as shown on the tax return
• Submit accurate and timely tax accounting information in accordance with local and Group accounting requirements
• Closely engage with other processes to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting activities upon which tax payments/returns submissions are depends on

Accountabilities:

• Prepare and execute accurate and timely tax returns, respective supporting documents required and tax payments
• Develop professional working relationships with colleagues within the process and in the interface process across Finance Operations
• Ensure effectiveness of operating controls and report all control incidences
• Update work instructions as and when applicable and also at regular intervals as per Work Instructions policy guidelines
• Conduct variance analysis, reasonableness checks and reconciliations
• Collate information for enquiries from external auditors and authorities
• Support change management initiatives and contribute to successful go-live of tax migrations
• Identify and implement opportunities to continuously improve processes
• Comply to Shell Group records management & Information risk management procedures and manage the working papers and supporting documentation related to the tax returns
• Perform SOAR analysis of tax accounts balances and ensure accuracy of balances as per required
• Able to perform under tight deadline and ad-hoc request

Please note that the above is subject to changes and the incumbent maybe required to undertake other duties as assigned.

Competence

Indirect Taxation:

• Able to explain End-to-End MIT process (in particular preparing and filing returns and tax payment), including Indirect Tax Type (Volume & Value), Taxing Jurisdictions  for an operating scope (Countries, States, Provinces, etc) and Class Of Business (COBs)/Entities and activities handled
• Able to explain the MIT process in dimension of indirect taxation terminology, concepts, requirements, controls, risks relating to Indirect Taxes handled (i.e. sales taxes; excise duties; customs duties; cross-border transaction taxes; and environmental taxes)
• Able to apply tax advice given by Indirect Tax Advisors in End-to-End MIT process
• Able to interface effectively with relevant stakeholder(s) to timely identify or describe tax problems and effective escalate indirect tax issues / risk coming from standard MIT process (including Integrated Support Model (ISM)) executed by such an individual
• Able to prepare documentation and input to responses to queries raised by the government relating to indirect tax audits

Process and Data Management

• Enthusiastic and proactive at engaging with colleagues on the power of metrics based disciplined operations, Continuous Improvement and Data Quality Assurance to drive Operational Excellence across E2E processes
• Understands basics of Process and Data thinking and Continuous Improvement techniques and is able to advise colleagues on those
• Manages day to day operations of a sub-process covering one or more location, system and/or organization (including staffing, competence and performance management)
• Knows and uses the design and Standard Operating Procedures of the process they operate
• Understands how their work and actions drive the E2E process and data performance
• Leads effectively Process Performance reviews or Visual Management sessions for own area of responsibility
• Proactively shares experiences (successful or not) to create an environment where Operational Excellence is valued and rewarded

Governance and Assurance

• Understands in broad terms the governance (organization, roles, relationships, processes, standards) of own business area
• Has a working knowledge of the main requirements of the Shell Control Framework and can advise on Shell’s incident reporting requirements
• Defines and maintains manual of authorities for specific business area/legal entities
• Manages specific assurance activities in support of management’s self-assessment, understands the relationships to the business objectives and associated risks

Business Performance Management

• Understand that value creation (cash focus) within certain (risk) boundary conditions is the purpose of performance management
• Articulate the rationale of current strategies based on the external and competitive environment. Knows the Group Scenarios and the role they play in development of strategy
• Understand the purpose and key elements of the various planning processes (strategic, target setting and budgeting) at a country, business unit or Function level, and understands the relevant interfaces with the Group, other Businesses and Functions
• Understand the process, organisation and systems that deliver Management Information. Uses MI to analyse business results, identifies internal and external performance factors, as well as potential improvement opportunities
• Aware of the key value drivers that drive performance improvement, including sales, working capital management (stocks, receivables and payables), cost, operational availability, and can describe the associated risks
• Understand the key concepts of portfolio management, including organic and inorganic investments and divestments

Business Partnering

• Keen understanding of key business drivers, current business priorities and critical issues of the Shell Business(es)/Function(s) with which they are involved
• Articulates the value-add of Finance to the Business/Function
• Practices effective advocacy and inquiry, uncovering implicit issues/needs
• Delivers on promises
• Knowledge of various influencing styles and impact of self in interpersonal relationships
• Has understanding of critical relationships within business and function and whom to engage in various situations

Position Requirements:

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent Professional Qualification
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Working knowledge of SAP is preferred
• Knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications/Macro is welcomed
• Results oriented, fast paced, resourceful and proactive
• Good communication, stakeholder engagement & analytical skills
• Incumbent must be able to work under pressure with team members
• Read and write proficiency in Thai and Business English

Disclaimer:

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Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.