Accounting & Tax Specialist
About this position
This position involves performing accounting and tax functions, including period end closing, compliance reporting, and providing advisory support to operational departments. The role reports directly to the Celestica Financial controller for Thailand & Laos, based in Thailand.
Responsibilities
• Perform monthly and quarterly closing, accrual accounting
• Prepare and post accounting journals (accruals, adjustments…)
• Preparation of supporting schedules for period end closing
• Corporate and Statutory Compliance reporting
• Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations and Fluctuation analysis
• Support local Tax Compliance for direct and indirect tax for CIT, VAT, Withholding Tax, Property Tax, and BOI
• Provide support for internal audit, statutory audit, and government income tax audits.
• Provide transfer-pricing support as needed
• Assist in problem solving and advice on accounting and business processes and Laos GAAP
• Maintains financial security by monitoring internal controls (SOX compliance), including process documentation.
• Support year-end closing and liaison with external auditors for quarterly and annual financial audit and liaising with Revenue department on any requirements related to tax related and tax incentive respectively
• Handling ad-hoc matters/ projects assigned/potentially FP&A matters on an as needed basis
Requirements
• Experience of 3 years in Accounting and Tax functions
• Laos Corporate Tax and Indirect Tax compliance proficiency
• Balance Sheet schedule and supporting documentation analytical skill
• Laos GAAP knowledge and Accounting interpretation
• Experience with accounting and finance in ERP systems (SAP is an advantage)
• Written English Proficiency
• Good to have:
• Experience from Tax Consultancy or Audit firm
• Understanding of FP&A