Job Title: Senior Accountant - Corporate Tax & Statutory Compliance

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to lead our direct and indirect tax compliance, statutory reporting, and core accounting operations. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for tax filings (VAT, WHT), year-end Corporate Income Tax (CIT) financial statement preparation, and regulatory audit defense, while supporting day-to-day general accounting functions including AP/AR, banking, and statutory audits.

Key Responsibilities:

- Tax Compliance & Statutory Filings: Prepare, review, and submit routine statutory tax filings, including Value Added Tax (VAT) and Withholding Tax (WHT).

- Financial Reporting & CIT Defense: Lead the preparation of annual Corporate Income Tax (CIT) financial statements; manage tax audit defense and liaise with external tax authorities and auditors.

- Audit & Regulatory Support: Facilitate annual statutory and tax audits, preparing required schedules, documentation, and reconciliations.

- General Accounting Operations: Oversee accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), cash flow tracking, and routine banking operations.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensure robust internal financial controls, maintain ledger integrity, and partner with operational teams to ensure regulatory compliance across transactions.

Requirements & Qualifications:

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent professional qualification).

- Experience:

1. Minimum of 5 years of overall accounting or business finance experience.

2. At least 3 years dedicated to corporate tax compliance and statutory accounting.

- Technical Expertise:

1. Proven track record in CIT preparation, VAT/WHT filing, and handling audit inquiries.

2. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software; comfortable with Google Workspace and MS Office.

- Soft Skills & Communication:

1. Excellent written and verbal English communication; demonstrated ability to draft clear, professional business correspondence and memos independently.

2. High ethical standards, strong problem-solving acumen, and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.