Tax Accountant

Description:

Tax Declaration and Payment

1.Responsible for the accurate calculation and verification of monthly taxes for the factory, including Value-Added Tax (VAT), Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax, Customs Duty, and Excise Tax.

2.Files all corporate tax returns through the local electronic tax system in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner.

3.Manages the payment of Customs Duty and VAT for import/export activities, handles tax refund applications, and provides support to ensure smooth import/export operations.

Tax Compliance and Risk Control

1.Conducts regular tax health checks to identify potential tax risk areas in the factory's operations.

2.Maintains and updates a tax calendar to ensure timely filings and payments, thereby avoiding local penalties, late fees, and other tax-related sanctions for the factory.

3.Manages tax archives, ensuring that documentation such as invoices, contracts, and customs declarations is retained in compliance with both group policies and local statutory retention periods.

4.Cooperates with local tax authorities during audits by providing requested documentation and follows up on the implementation of any audit conclusions.

Local Tax Relationship Management

1.Serves as the primary tax contact to receive and respond to all notifications and inquiries from tax authorities.

2.Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with third-party accounting and tax advisors, as well as local tax officials.

3.Coordinates the work of external tax agents, reviewing the quality of their filings and service fees.

Tax Policy Research and Internal Collaboration

1.Monitors changes in local tax laws (such as tax incentives and rate adjustments) at the factory's location and promptly advises Group Headquarters of potential impacts.

2.Conducts tax impact assessments for new business initiatives, including new product lines, procurement sources, and customer partnerships.

3.Supports the implementation of the Group's transfer pricing strategy by providing relevant tax data required for transfer pricing analysis and documentation.

Other Support

1.Completes daily tax-related accounting entries, reviews and processes tax documents, and applies for and tracks tax-related payments.

2.Maintains effective communication with all factory departments to ensure the timely exchange of relevant financial information.

3.Performs other finance-related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Taxation, Accounting, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
2. Minimum of 2 years of relevant tax experience. Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry is a plus.
3. Thorough knowledge of local tax laws and regulations (Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Transfer Pricing, etc.). Understanding of international tax treaties is required. Holding a local CPA or tax qualification is highly preferred.
4. Proficient in using the local electronic tax filing system.
5. Familiar with basic International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or local accounting standards.
6. Strong data entry, organization, and verification skills with high attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility.
7. Good written and spoken English skills. Basic conversational Chinese is an advantage.
8. A team player with excellent communication and coordination skills, capable of supporting supervisors and managers to complete assigned tasks.