Senior Tax Associate

Hello, we are Averis!Established in 2006, Averis is recognised as a multinational Global Business Services and Solutions provider that specialises in Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, IT Project & Operation, Shipping Documentation, Change Management, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Corporate Function Services, and Digital.We’re currently headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and have recently expanded to Penang, Dubai, Brazil, and Indonesia. To date, we support our customers across various industries that range from manufacturing to RSPO certified palm, and clean and renewable energy.Job HighlightsACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, and CPA accredited organisationCross-functional training and opportunities for job rotationsExciting recreational and employee engagement activitiesCareer growth opportunityOptical/Dental/Project allowance/Star allowance/Insurance (covering dependents)SummaryImplement the organization's tax strategy to optimize the amount of tax the company pays and ensure it complies with all relevant local laws and regulations.Job Description:In this role that you are about to embark on, you are required to carry out the following responsibilities:Review and timely submit tax returns and other declarations for entities of all jurisdictions where the Group operates. This includes Corporate Income Tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, and other related filing such as Economic Substance Declaration.Review transfer pricing documentation for filing and compliance purpose. Handle tax audit and investigation, tax dispute resolution with the objective to finalise the Group’s tax assessment up-to-date. Prepare, analyse and monitor annual tax budget and quarterly ETR reporting to achieve optimization of Group’s effective tax rate.Render tax advice and support to business units and support functions and operational tax objectives. Review and advise on commercial and legal contracts from tax perspective.Evaluate and streamline activities, practices and transactions to ensure they comply with the relevant tax laws and regulations of the jurisdictions.Liaise with tax consultants, government authorities and various stakeholders on tax compliance and advisory issues.Render support on ad-hoc tax and related works such as M&A transactions, Advance Pricing Agreement, and other strategic initiatives. Requirements:Degree/diploma/ professional certificate in the related job field.At least 3 - 5 year(s) of working experience of working exposure or experience in a similar role.Possess adequate skills and have extensive background in tax operations. Possess in-depth knowledge of corporate income taxes, indirect taxes and transfer pricing.Candidate with experience in SAP / RPA would be an added advantage.Willing to be based at Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur (accessible by LRT)