Tax Analyst II

ABOUT THE TEAM

Finance Reinsurance and CorSo teams of Asia are based in 8 different countries across Asia Pacific. 

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world. Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. 

With Swiss Re's regional head office for Asia domiciled in Singapore as a home office for all Asia branches, the Finance Reinsurance Asia team continues to grow its capability to fully cover the finance deliverables across all entities in the region and also the Corso APAC countries, totalling in a presence in 8 different countries across Asia Pacific. The team ensures the accurate and timely reporting across multiple valuations to the internal governance bodies, board of directors and management committees, and to the various external regulators and tax authorities across the jurisdictions. 

The mandate of the Tax Operations APAC team in Bangalore is to deliver on the tax related requirements within the APAC region and continue to evolve in line with the build-up of tax knowledge within the team and the effective integration between the on-shore regional tax teams and the local Hub. As part of Swiss Re's Global Tax Operations, a team that supports tax compliance and reporting for over 20 countries globally, the Tax Operations APAC team also contributes to optimization and standardization of Swiss Re's global processes and tax projects.  

Your role will be to undertake the tax matters across Asia Pacific countries, with focus on GST and Withholding Taxes. In this role, the Tax Analyst will partner with the Regional Tax Experts, as well as work closely with the Regional and Global Finance function and the Business across our Asia Locations in ensuring smooth delivery of tax compliance and other tax deliverables. 
 

ABOUT THE ROLE – RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing corporate taxes (both direct and indirect) compliance including but not limited to GST returns, Withholding Taxes, SST and response to tax queries. 
• Maintaining a regular dialogue with stakeholders to keep up to date with business development and corporate tax developments
• Independently manage reporting deadlines / timetables to ensure accurate and timely delivery of tasks, using SAP. 
• Participate and contribute in meetings with key stakeholders like Finance Managers and Tax Controllers.
• Undertake thorough and ongoing reviews of processes and documentation to identify areas for improvement and efficiency including internal controls. 
• Should be able to take ownership and accountability for the work performed with minimal supervision
   

KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
 

• Chartered Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, CPA, Masters specialized in finance and accounting
• 4+ years of relevant corporate tax work experience (both direct and indirect tax), preferably with a multinational corporation
• Insurance and reinsurance knowhow and previous experience in the areas of Local GAAP/IFRS accounting principles are an advantage
• Ability to perform independently and demonstrate ownership and accountability
• Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills 
• Open minded team player and experience in working in virtual teams, under multiple-reporting lines and with people from different backgrounds and cultures
• Hands-on experience with SAP is a plus