Total 98 tax accountant job vacancies in George Town

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GENERAL FUNCTION: Responsible for various support functions related to deposit products and customer information, including: Tax Form W8/W9 Processing; Federal and State Interest emittance Processing, IOTA/IOLTA Processing, ECIF Duplicate Suspect Review, and other customer information/tax profile support. Obtain, analyze, verify, and key data as needed into online systems. Take appropriate steps to obtain missing information. Utilize online system and reports to analyze data to determine whether customer records should be combined or changed. Maintain up to date standards and practices of IRS reporting information. This position is also responsible for the internal call center for financial centers for all customer profile, information reporting, and tax withholding questions.

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank’s risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possess a clear understanding of IRS regulations related to information reporting and tax withholding, including Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 (FATCA) of the IRS code.
• Process Tax Forms W-8 and W-9, B-Notices, C-Notices, Backup Withholding, Interest Remittance to State/Federal Governments, IOLTA Remittance, ECIF Duplicate Suspect Review, IRS Reporting and Year End Reporting as necessary for customer accounts.
• Where necessary, make internal customer contact to obtain or verify information including taking inbound calls or making outbound calls to line of business internal customers or banking centers.
• Perform quality control Assessment on customer information and tax Processing workflow.
• Serves as a liaison with various departments regarding status of customer information.
• Service customer records as required and as IT relates to compliance.
• Provide customer service to financial center representatives regarding customer profile, information reporting, and tax withholding questions.
• Analyze system data to identify where customer records need to be corrected.
• Participate in UAT and production testing on systems associated with customer information and tax processing when necessary to upgrade systems to stay in compliance with IRS regulations.
• Maintain up to date system knowledge and learn new systems as they Become available.
• Provide input for new or updated procedures.
• Learn new processes as they Become available within the department and assist with cross training as necessary.
• Have a clear understanding of the systems and programs such as ACE, ECIF, Filenet, RAFT,
• Mobuis, Excel, the IRS website, and assist others with the use of the systems.
• Maintain privacy of customer information.
• Communicate issues to management team. recommends improvements to help minimize future problems.
• Assist with Training of processes and functions related the department.
• Work with other corporate tax, financial Controls, risk, Retail, and other Lines of business on issues that might require additional processing, training or detailed work.
• Consolidate and summarize documents and information.
• Participate in department activities and team effectiveness Plan and have a clear understanding of the plan
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years related experience required, preferably in banking and/or tax processing.
• basic math skills.
• Systems knowledge of ace, RAFT, RRS and Mobius preferred.
• Problem solving skills.
• General PC navigation of window environment.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

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Customer Info and Tax Specialist

LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

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GENERAL FUNCTION: Works independently while responding to complex issues that require investigation to resolve. Based on extensive knowledge of Depositor Service procedures and systems, is able to provide resolution in a timely manner maintaining the highest level of professionalism. Provides training and coaching to Branch Support and Tax Processing Specialists on different processes and procedures. This position is also responsible for being a contact for 3rd party service providers as well as management when needed.

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank’s risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and validate advanced customer tax certification forms W-8BEN-E, W-8ECI, W-8EXP, W-8IMY on a daily basis. Validate customer Global Intermediary Identification Numbers (GIIN) as needed.
• Review and Resolve workflow items that have been escalated by the production teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with 3rd party service providers for escalated items, training opportunities, and workflow assignments.
• Primary responsibility for Training new specialists.
• Perform the monthly Interest on Lawyer's Trust Account (IOLTA) process. Includes balancing accounts, researching outages, reporting to state agencies, and remitting payments to agencies.
• Review and validate tax forms including W-8 and W-9, B-Notices, C-Notices, Backup Withholding, Interest Remittance to State/Federal Governments, ECIF Duplicate Suspect Review, IRS Reporting and Year End Reporting as necessary for customer accounts.
• Work with other corporate tax, financial Controls, risk, Retail, and other Lines of business on issues that might require additional Processing, Training or detailed work.
• Maintain privacy of customer information.
• Have a clear understanding of the systems and programs such as ace, RAFT, Mobuis, Excel, and assist others with the use of the systems.
• Communicate issues to management team.
• Recommends improvements to help minimize future problems.
• Develop a clear understanding of departments within check services, including returns, exceptions and Adjustments.
• Possess a clear understanding of IRS regulations related to information reporting and tax withholding, including Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 (FATCA) of the IRS code.
• Assist with corrections of B-notices and year end reporting to customer accounts.\
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years related experience required, preferably in banking or Retail Banking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving skills.

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Customer Info and Tax Specialist II

LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

PURPOSE:

• Lead / Support FBAP group legal accounting consolidation process ensuring accounting compliance for the group
• Support preparation of FBAP legal accounting book ensuring compliance with all local accounting, tax and regulatory requirements and standards
• Lead / support daily FBAP finance operations (accounting, treasury)
• Lead / support improvement of FBAP financial consolidation processes
• Lead / support process improvement initiatives within FBAP and the group
• Lead / support compliance monitoring activities and improvement of governance in financial accounting practices within FBAP and the group
• Prepare for documents for tax related inquiries from FBAP tax manager

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:

• Lead / support FBAP group consolidation process to ensure reporting to Corporate is on time and accurate.
• Review and liaise with subsidiaries on legal accounting numbers
• Assist manager to oversee daily operations of the finance function. Support operations as needed.
• Check for compliance with group accounting policies and group guidelines
• Prepare accurate and timely report for stakeholders
• Support preparations for tax related inquiries based on requests of FBAP tax managers
• Initiate / support improvements in group consolidation processes / finance operations and related areas
• Review OpCos compliance / monitoring reports. Suggest / initiate / lead improvements as needed. Provide timely reporting to Corporate in a timely manner
• Lead / support finance related projects to improve productivity, compliance or governance and provide recommendations for improvements. This also includes the broad spectrum of project management activities.
• Support Accounting Enhancement Project led by Finance Project Team
• Lead other ad-hoc projects & duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of experience in accounting operations, or in an audit environment
• Degree in Accountancy
• CPA Preferred
• Experience in Big 4 is a bonus
• Strong Microsoft office skills, especially Excel
• Solid experience in consolidation within MNC environment
• Solid experience in process improvement implementation
• Experience with Cognos Controller is advantageous
• Experience in ERP systems
• Experience in compliance & controls
• Experience in taxation matters
• Strong project management skills. Includes planning, negotiation, risk management & leadership.
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to handle stress in a rapidly changing environment

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EA Licence No: 11C5502

EA Registration Number: R23118280

PURPOSE: 

• Lead / Support FBAP group legal accounting consolidation process ensuring accounting compliance for the group
• Support preparation of FBAP legal accounting book ensuring compliance with all local accounting, tax and regulatory requirements and standards
• Lead / support daily FBAP finance operations (accounting, treasury)
• Lead / support improvement of FBAP financial consolidation processes
• Lead / support process improvement initiatives within FBAP and the group
• Lead / support compliance monitoring activities and improvement of governance in financial accounting practices within FBAP and the group
• Prepare for documents for tax related inquiries from FBAP tax manager

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:

• Lead / support FBAP group consolidation process to ensure reporting to Corporate is on time and accurate.
• Review and liaise with subsidiaries on legal accounting numbers
• Assist manager to oversee daily operations of the finance function. Support operations as needed.
• Check for compliance with group accounting policies and group guidelines
• Prepare accurate and timely report for stakeholders
• Support preparations for tax related inquiries based on requests of FBAP tax managers
• Initiate / support improvements in group consolidation processes / finance operations and related areas
• Review OpCos compliance / monitoring reports. Suggest / initiate / lead improvements as needed. Provide timely reporting to Corporate in a timely manner
• Lead / support finance related projects to improve productivity, compliance or governance and provide recommendations for improvements. This also includes the broad spectrum of project management activities.
• Support Accounting Enhancement Project led by Finance Project Team
• Lead other ad-hoc projects & duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of experience in accounting operations, or in an audit environment
• Degree in Accountancy
• CPA Preferred
• Experience in Big 4 is a bonus
• Strong Microsoft office skills, especially Excel
• Solid experience in consolidation within MNC environment
• Solid experience in process improvement implementation
• Experience with Cognos Controller is advantageous
• Experience in ERP systems
• Experience in compliance & controls
• Experience in taxation matters
• Strong project management skills. Includes planning, negotiation, risk management & leadership.
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to handle stress in a rapidly changing environment

Department: Finance

Location: Singapore
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Role: Permanent

WHAT THIS POSITION IS ABOUT - PURPOSE:

The incumbent is responsible for overall Entity Accounting and Controls, including statutory reporting, tax filing, managing audits, treasury and corporate matters, and maintaining company internal controls.

The incumbent needs to possess strong knowledge of Singapore and IFRS, Singapore and international tax rules, business acumen, the ability to work under time pressure, interpersonal skills to collaborate with different business partners, and a growth mindset.

WHAT WILL YOU DO - RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all Entity accounting related matters for AP, AR, GL, Interco and Concur claims. Review and manage relevant GBS (Global Business Service) operations:

1. Act as point of contact between stakeholders, banks, GBS and Corporate Accounting, provide directions and guidance to business partners to ensure full compliance.
2. Handle Treasury related matters such as cash management, dividend payment and company financing.
3. Deal with external auditor and tax agent on GST, Corp tax, withholding tax and Duty payments to ensure proper statutory reporting, tax filing and other statutory submissions.
4. Take charge of corporate secretarial matters such as Annual General Meetings and changes of company Directors.

• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes by coordinating with GBS, FP&A and cross-functional business partners, ensuring correct system reporting for management and statutory books.
• Ensure internal control compliance:

1. Advise and guide business partners on proper Corporate Policies & Procedures and Operating Guidelines.
2. Assess and highlight potential internal control weaknesses and provide mitigation plan.
3. Act as a primary contact and support for internal audit, JSOX control compliance and conduct regular internal assessments, ensuring adequate control environment in place.

• Support FP&A on budget controls, closing processes and managing Free Cash Flow
• Lead system change implementations related to accounting, statutory or tax rules.
• Support ad-hoc global projects related to system and process improvements.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, Economics or Accounting. CPA / ACCA is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounting, preferably in international environments
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in MS Office skills and SAP; strong knowledge of Singapore statutory and tax regulations

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS - THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.
• We will make sure every candidate will receive a reply within 2 weeks after the application deadline.

Responsibilities but not limited:

• Perform basic book-keeping
• Maintain accurate data on the accounting software and produce the financial report
• Preparation of staff payroll and expenses claims
• Liaise and work closely with bankers, tax advisors and internals to ensure compliance
• Perform other financial and accounting duties as required

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent with minimum 5 years experience in accounting and management
• Able to handle full set of accounts
• Proficient with MC Office especially Excel
• Hands on experience with accounting software
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Well organized, careful and patient, put enough attention on details
• Able to work independently and as a team in a fast paced environment
• Able to start immediately is preferred

Benefits:

• 14 days annual leave
• Medical, dental and festival allowance
• 13th month AWS
• Annual performance bonus
• Annual increment
• Permanent position available

Job Description

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the team.
• Monitoring tax compliance workstream for the group of companies to ensure timely compliance.
• Monitoring and updating status of the correspondences with external stakeholders.
• Advising stakeholders on the timelines to response.
• Organizing and maintaining tax documents.
• Other administrative support as required.

Job Requirements

• Diploma/degree in Business Administration or any related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Independent worker who is able to work well with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

· Support the Group tax team on Singapore tax compliance process, including preparation/review of Singapore corporate income tax returns, tax provisions, withholding tax returns and draft response to tax queries;

· Assist with preparation/review of transfer pricing documentations for the Group to ensure compliance with the relevant transfer pricing regulations;

· Support on other ad-hoc assignments / projects related to Group tax functions.

Qualifications

· Degree in Accountancy, Finance or related tax discipline;

· 3-5 years of relevant working experience in public accounting firms or commercial line;

· Self-motivated with strong analytical skills and attention to details.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and disclosure notes for both HQ and all subsidiaries
• Maintain accurate journal entries and allocations
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Reconcile accounts and provide analysis for the organization's financial transactions

Support strategic planning initiatives

• Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities
• Compute the valuation of business and financial assets using different models

Support working capital management

• Manage accounts payable and receivable to help the organization determine working capital needs and funding strategies (including issuance of monthly invoices, supplier payments, accrual of relevant cost, etc.)
• Calculate the cost of different types of capital financial instruments and the overall costs of capital for the organization
• Provide data in relation to assets, capital rationing and cost of capital Support internal and external audit activities

Support internal and external audit activities

• Plan and coordinate the annual financial audit process
• Respond to internal and external auditors on audit data, variances and audit findings
• Implement policies and procedures with emphasis on internal controls to prevent possible fraud and errors
• Resolve issues and deficiencies arising from audit findings

Process business transactions and reports using information technology tools

• Operate accounting information systems efficiently and effectively
• Extract data and provide analysis for management using relevant accounting information systems or software
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, business activity reports and forecasts for management and external stakeholders

Requirements:

• Tertiary educational level, degree in accountancy
• 5 years relevant working experience with track records of managing a team
• Hands-on experience with GL
• Hands on experience with closing activities
• Experience in audit, able to prepare and generate notes to accounts
• Meticulous, attentive to details
• Able to work independently

Key Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory transactions in the accounting system.
• Calculate and monitor the Cost of Goods Sold for various product categories.
• Analyze COGS trends and provide insights for cost optimization.
• Reconcile physical inventory counts with system records regularly.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, documenting root causes and solutions.
• Analyze and report on stock movements, including transfers between locations and returns.
• Provide insights into the reasons for stock adjustments and movements.
• Collaborate with the logistics and operation teams to develop accurate inventory forecasts.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and explain variances between actual financial results and budgeted/forecasted figures.
• Investigate and report on significant fluctuations in financial performance.
• Generate internal reports for management to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with the finance team in the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budgeted and forecasted figures.
• Take charge the coordination of internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial reporting processes.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather and analyze financial data.
• Involve in the implementation of ERP and POS Project
• Any ad-hoc duties assigned by Management

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent professional accounting qualifications (CA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Minimum 5 years of working experience within F&B, Retail or E-commerce industry
• Strong Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Team player with the ability to manage cross-functional relationships and multitask in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and able to meet deadline for reporting

Responsibilities:

• To manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets.
• Report and provide accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of the business.
• Prepare budget forecast and publish financial statements in time.
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure timely payments.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Audit financial transactions and documents.
• Coordinate and liaise with external parties like external auditors, tax agents, corporate secretarial agents, local tax and government authorities where required.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations, financial policies and other regulations
• Assist in new processes and system implementation as & when required.
• Any other adhoc task as assigned by immediate superior or Management.

Requirements:

• Process Diploma/Degree in Accounting or relevant professional certificates
• Experience in general ledger funcations and vessel accounting is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years of related work experience preferably in ship management environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good team player with positive attitude
• Attention to detail and problem solving
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, advance MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables

• Preparation of all payments and expenditures for processing, and ensuring approvals from management are obtained (including follow up of documentation where necessary)
• Handles several full sets of accounts (AP, AR, GL & Reporting), including reconciliations and preparation of schedules
• Fixed assets management
• Manage month end closing and ensure all journals, bank reconciliations, AR and AP are posted accurately
• Prepare and be responsible for consolidated and management reporting
• Responding to supplier enquiries
• Reconciliation of all bank accounts, including cash payments and cash receipts; Perform bank reconciliations and Cashflow management
• Preparation of all balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis to support the month end close
• Assist in preparing any indirect tax returns for the Group
• Liaise and follow through with outsourced accounting firm, bank, external auditors, tax agents, and corporate secretarial on all necessary statutory requirements & compliance.
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are adhered in the business process, books and records of the company
• Assist finance team with any adhoc requests from management such as Accounting, Payroll, Management accounts, Bookkeeping, Bank reconciliation, Fixed asset register tracking

• Handled daily financial operational duties and verified document details against bank statements.
• Prepared expenses meticulously.
• Reconciled statements of AR and AP data entries.
• Managed monthly ageing reports for customer receivables and vendor liabilities.
• Identified discrepancies in financial data and collaborated with relevant team members to implement corrective measures.
• Assisted in preparing cash flow statements for senior management.
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• Ensured accurate entry of bills in XERO.
• Conducted reconciliations for payables and receivables.
• Managed ageing accounts with customers and vendors.

FVC Innovation Partners (FVCIP) is a affiliate of Farquhar VC, specializing in Cross-border Acceleration & Open Innovation programs. Additionally, we offer Corporate Secretarial and Business Advisory Services. As part of our ongoing expansion, we looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to support and assist the team in the provision of professional accounting services to clients.

Job Responsibilities

· Oversee client bookkeeping matters and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.

· Responsible for the Preparation of annual financial reports

· Collaborate with external service providers, such as auditors, tax agents, corporate secretarial agents, and local authorities when necessary.

· Maintain timely communication and liaise with clients.

· Ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), company policies, and relevant regulations.

Job Requirements

· Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, and/or with professional qualifications such as ACCA or CPA.

· High work standards, proactive and attention to details.

· Possess a professional work attitude, demonstrating independence and strong team player qualities with excellent interpersonal skills.

· Knowledgeable with a deep understanding of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).

· Preferably familiar with accounting software

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mediacorp is Singapores largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare financial statements and management reports with analysis
• Work with BU on monthly rolling forecast and annual budget
• Prepare and review Balance Sheet schedules on monthly basis
• Business partnering
• Be involved in audit
• Be involved in the implementation of processes, procedures, and policies
• Ad hoc projects

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong in financial analysis
• Have experience in keeping full set of books
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in using SAP will have added advantage
• At least 3 years relevant working experience; and
• Degree in Accountancy or ACCA or equivalent

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Mediacorp Pte. Ltd.