Director, Tax

Company in the financial sector. Stewardship & compliance: overall responsibility for tax provision and statutory compliance which includes the following key areas: ensuring a robust process is in place for partnering the Finance function in the timely completion of tax provisions and ensuring the provisions are adequate; working with the Finance function and external consultants for the timely completion and filing of tax returns and other compliance requirements where opportunities are optimized and tax risks areas are adequately addressed e.g. recommendation of a tax reserve to cover the amount at risk for a position taken in the tax return under both local and US GAAP; Responsible for tax accounting under US GAAP including tax provision and tax reserves (ASC 740 and ASC 740-10) for both interim and annual periods; Responsible for the preparation of the US tax return forms (primarily Forms 5471 and 8858) in relation to entities in the sub-region and possibly entities outside the sub-region; ensure adequate defense documentation is in place to support the positions taken in the tax return; and management of tax audits and development of strategies in closing the audits that is in the best interests of the Company. Tax experience in public accounting and industry. Holds tertiary qualification, professional certification (CPA) preferred. Competent in Microsoft office software. Knowledge of US GAAP will be an advantage Strong analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Positive working attitude. Reliable and can be depended on to complete tasks on a timely basis. Ability to work well with others. Able to travel 15 to 20% of the time.