Tax Consultant

About Datacom

With over 6,200 people, and centre’s of technical excellence spread across Australasia, Datacom is committed to developing and growing its capability across Asia. Founded in 1965 in New Zealand, and with over 2 decades of operating in Malaysia and the Philippines, Datacom has experienced expediential growth. Through all this, Datacom has maintained high levels of profitability with a track record of delivering innovative, cost effective digital and technology solutions, all delivered by dynamic teams spread across various locations. Our people are the best in their fields – smart, passionate, and dedicated to providing exceptional IT services to our customers. This makes for a rewarding and fast-paced place to work.

Our purpose

Here at Datacom we connect people and technology in order to solve challenges, create opportunities and discover new possibilities for the communities we live in.

Role Overview and Objectives

The Tax Consultant is responsible for preparing Tax filings/returns and supporting Tax compliance workpapers for the Datacom Group. This role covers a range of tax types across all jurisdictions that Datacom operates in, currently New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Role Responsibilities

The Tax Consultant is responsible for Tax reporting & compliance, but not limited to:

• Preparing the workpapers and payment instructions of the tax obligations, including but not limited to Income Tax, GST/VAT, FBT, WHT, Payroll Tax
• Lodging and filing returns, as appropriate.
• Reviewing tax effect accounting workpapers and statements for financial reporting.
• Reviewing tax General Ledger accounts on an agreed basis and providing support documentation/evidence and journals to substantiate balances.
• Assisting with the preparation of the Group’s transfer pricing documentation and processes
• Ensuring adherence to internal and statutory reporting deadlines
• Supporting the implementation and improvement of Datacom tax governance framework and policies across the business.
• Liaising with tax authorities i.e., Australian Taxation Office, Inland Revenue Department other regulatory bodies, advisors and providers, as appropriate.
• Assisting with general ad hoc tax matters as required.
• Supporting driving operational efficiencies through continuous process improvements and identifying system improvement opportunities.
• Ensuring governance and risk management strategies comply with applicable legislation, government policy, relevant standards, contract obligations and the strategic priorities of Datacom.
• Embrace Datacom’s corporate policies, practices and values

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Finance/Accounting.
• Broad understanding of key tax concepts.
• Extensive knowledge of financial management practices, with a clear understanding of the relationship between costs, utilisation, and project revenue.
• Understanding of the business and the IT industry.

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of broad experience in accounting & tax.
• Demonstrate experience in coordinating and managing multiple tax compliance deadlines.
• Experience in both direct and indirect taxes.

Skills

• Skilled with Tax Software / platforms eg CCH for NZ
• Excellent skills in excel including building models.
• Adhere to schedules, work plans and performance requirements.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to understand and analysis tax movements and concepts.
• Ability to frequently interact with a variety of stakeholders and team members.
• Effective presentation skills with the ability to convey technical information across various levels.
• Ability to build and lead an effective team

Our office is at BGC Taguig and we have hybrid work setup(Twice a week) and a flexible work schedule and we promote Work-Life balance, and an APAC focus means no graveyard shifts!

We also provide exciting perks such as spotter fees, HMO with Free 4 Dependents, Leave credits, Performance bonuses, and a work-life balance environment.