Job Description for Tax Accountant

APTIV Singapore

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Aptiv offers the unique opportunity to transform the future of mobility and to be a global leader in an industry that’s changing the world. To us, nothing is impossible when you have the people with the passion to make anything possible.

Job Position: Accountant

Department: Finance

Primary Job Purpose:

• Preparation of all tax returns (corporate, GST, deferred, withholding)
• Computation and preparation of monthly and quarterly income tax for Singapore
• Posting of tax entries and reconciliations to accounts
• Following up of all tax refunds including GST
• Lead in the GST ACAP certification project
• Ensure compliance with corporate income tax withholding rules on cross-border payments
• Assist with transfer pricing matters and provide guidance on intercompany transactions
• Preparation of relevant information and write up for replies to IRAS queries
• Support statutory audit process and tax audits for Singapore
• Support other accounting processes such as Accounts payables, Accounts receivable and Capital management activities as needed
• Streamline accounting processes for continuous improvements in ad-hoc Lean projects

Job Requirements:

• Degree/Professional qualifications or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Tax
• At least 8 years of working experience specializing in general and tax accounting
• Knowledge of income tax, withholding tax (WHT), deferred tax and GST/VAT returns
• Team player with ability to work people across functions, culture and from all levels within the organizations
• Knowledge on US GAAP would be a plus
• Experience in financial reporting and processes (AR, AP, Fixed assets, GL reporting)
• Experience in process improvement projects would be a plus

Reports To:

• Accounting Manager

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