Finance - ABS FO Statutory & Tax Compliance Manager - Hsinchu

Introduction

Are you challenged by contributing to our successful world-class finance department as a hands-on Finance Controller? Your job is to work in a dynamic and international environment, being part of a high-tech company.

Job Mission

The Finance Controller at ASML Business Services (ABS) Taiwan is responsible for managing compliance and accounting for a Taiwan legal entity. This position provides expert guidance to the business on accounting matters and ensures adherence to both external and internal reporting standards, including US GAAP, local GAAP, and T-IFRS. Additionally, this role is responsible for maintaining tax compliance and fostering strong working relationships with external audit firms.

Job descriptions

As a Finance Controller, you are responsible for ensuring clear, accurate, and thorough financial reporting for one of ASML Taiwan legal entities. Working within a global, matrixed finance structure, you will make sure financial statements are complete, properly documented, and audit-ready. You will also convert US GAAP records to Local GAAP (T-IFRS) financial statements and ensure these comply with tax requirements.

(1) Financial Reporting & Control

• Review financial statements to ensure compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP, and local regulations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and checklists.

• Lead Cymer Monthly Close: Manage Cymer’s monthly financial closing process to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Quarterly Balance Sheet Review: Review balance sheet quarterly to confirm account accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

• Provide P&L analysis and recommendations to Cymer country manager and various functional departmental managers

• Review tax provision calculations and FAS 109.

• Reconcile local statutory financials with US GAAP financial statements.

• Coordinate the audit (external and internal) processes for physical inventories, cycle counts, and corrections.

• Support transfer pricing calculations and group reporting in cooperation with global finance and tax teams.

• Manage foreign exchange exposure and mitigate related losses.

• Fixed Asset Adjustments: Review asset adjustments to meet statutory and tax requirements.

• Fixed Asset Issue Resolution: Guide team in resolving fixed asset transaction flow and posting issues.

• Review and lead the team on withholding tax filing, accounting posting and related reconciliations

• Serve as the primary audit engagement coordinator and main point of contact for external auditors, representing designated legal entities within the scope of the audit.

• Manage the coordination and preparation of all supporting materials required for statutory audit compliance, including assisting in the review of relevant documentation

(2) Direct and Indirect Tax Compliance

• Make sure all local tax returns (corporate income tax, VAT/GUI, withholding tax, and other taxes) are prepared and submitted accurately and timely.

• Be the main contact for preparing and reviewing tax returns, including providing financial information as needed.

• Help with planning and managing company tax payments.

• Prepare or review reports for Country by Country Reporting with Tax team.

• Identify and share potential tax risks or benefits and working with Tax Team.

• Collaborate with Tax team to communicate with the Taiwan National Tax Authorities and help respond to their questions, especially on financial matters.

(3) Ethical Behavior & Business Practices

• Uphold and enforce the ASML Code of Conduct in all business activities.

• Prevent misuse of company assets and report any unethical or suspicious behavior.

• Address and remediate non-compliance with each owner or stakeholder, and RBA team.

• Assist with confidential investigations and audits regarding ethical or fraudulent incidents.

• Implement preventive measures to minimize risk of fraud or misconduct.

(4) Projects and Ad Hoc

• Projects and business cases ad hoc  

Professional Qualifications Overview

Education and Experience

• Possess a minimum of 15 years of professional experience, with either Taiwan/US CPA certification, or at least 5 years of Big 4 or equivalent accounting experience within an international business environment.

• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of financial accounting processes, including expertise in automating reporting procedures using SAP or Oracle systems. Experience with robotics or similar technology is highly desirable.

• Proven track record in Taiwanese tax compliance, specifically in preparing tax certificate reports.

• Thorough knowledge of, and practical experience with, tax accounting standards pertaining to US GAAP, Local GAAP, T-IFRS, and associated processes.

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Chinese.

Personal Skills

• Exemplary analytical, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, complemented by a professional and ambitious attitude.

• Demonstrates a results-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively within a team, while maintaining a strong sense of responsibility and a high-level perspective.

• Skilled in fostering relationships with colleagues across various regions (Asia, Europe, US) and cross-functional teams, including non-financial departments.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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