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Indirect Tax Senior Accountant

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia Permanent Posted on   Mar. 13, 2025 Closing on   Apr. 30, 2025
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As part of the growing Tax and Statutory Reporting Team, you will play a crucial role in an exciting transformation journey. Starting in 2025, Sanofi will transition indirect tax activities from multiple countries across Asia to the Kuala Lumpur Hub. This centralization represents a unique opportunity for professional growth, exposure to diverse tax frameworks, and involvement in shaping efficient processes.

We are looking for a driven and passionate tax professional to join our Sanofi Finance Team in Kuala Lumpur. This is a key role in managing the Asia Indirect Tax function, ensuring compliance obligations are met while partnering with the business to provide strategic advice on indirect tax matters. You will join a team expected to grow to approximately 8 members, focusing on delivering high-quality tax and statutory reporting services while continuously driving process improvements and embracing automation technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Core model Implementation

  • Implement and ensure alignment with the SBS core model.

  • Propose and support projects aimed at aligning with the core model, transforming, and automating processes.

  • Embrace a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) mindset to optimize tax operations.

Compliance

  • Ensure SOX and Internal Control Framework compliance across all activities by identifying and addressing gaps in collaboration with the A2R Lead/Supervisor and Country Finance.

  • Strengthen tax internal controls and governance by maintaining well-documented processes, updating manuals, and referencing key documents.

  • Monitor and incorporate updates to indirect tax-related legislative changes into business processes.

  • Partner with the business to provide indirect tax (GST) advice, address queries, and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

  • Support external and internal audits by coordinating with the A2R Lead/Supervisor and Country Finance and resolving issues identified during audits.

Operations

Indirect Tax Returns

  • Conduct real-time reviews of indirect tax treatments for unusual transactions to ensure proper tax accounting.

  • Review indirect tax postings in SAP, using RPA or manual processes, and correct errors as needed.

  • Prepare, reconcile, and submit indirect tax returns, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

  • Process indirect tax journals and reconcile indirect tax ledgers to maintain accurate records.

  • Analyze trends in indirect tax returns and provide detailed insights.

Reporting and Risk Management

  • Coordinate pre-close discussions to agree on group and local tax treatments in advance.

  • Extract and consolidate tax data from SAP and other sources for reporting purposes.

  • Prepare and control MyTax files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax provisions.

  • Finalize and publish MyTax risk packages, resolving any blocking controls.

  • Assist with tax audits by providing required documentation, reconciliations, and calculations.

Tax Audit Management

  • Provide copies of relevant tax returns, reconciliations, detailed tax calculations, and supporting documentation required by local tax authorities.

Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliation

  • Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations for tax-related general ledger (GL) accounts.

  • Ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly, adhering to internal controls.

Continuous improvement

  • Support the A2R Lead in monitoring performance against SLAs and implement corrective actions when necessary.

  • Identify opportunities for improvement across processes and technologies, including ERP systems and automation tools.

  • Drive customer satisfaction initiatives and regularly assess service satisfaction among Country Finance teams.

About You

  • Bachelor’s Degree/Professional Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent. Qualification in CITM is an added advantage.

  • At least 5 years of experience in taxation, particularly indirect tax compliance and advisory.

  • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking, especially for reconciliations and error identification.

  • Proficiency in MS Excel, including advanced features for data analysis and reconciliation.

  • Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems is required for managing tax data, reconciliations, and journal entries.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Proven ability to succeed in a multinational environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

  • Commercial mindset with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Sanofi's growing Tax and Statutory Reporting Team. By joining us, you will:

  • Be part of an exciting transformation journey centralizing tax activities for the Asia region.

  • Gain exposure to diverse tax frameworks and regulations from multiple countries.

  • Collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on continuous learning and professional development.

  • Drive process improvement and innovation in partnership with a motivated and supportive team.

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