Tax Senior Associate

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.  

Responsibilities  

As a Statutory and Tax senior associate, you will manage the local statutory audit, tax accounting, local direct and indirect tax duties while ensuring compliance with Taiwan Tax Law. 

Statutory Audit & Financial Reporting 

• Coordinate and oversee the month-end close activities with Finance Shared Services team in Malaysia and India across all finance & accounting processes to deliver high quality on time reporting and closing. 

• Well plan and lead annual audit, liaise with the external auditor and coordinate other functions to ensure sufficient resources to complete the statutory audit on a timely basis to meet Global deadline. 

• Support warehouse & logistics team to perform audit physical stocktake annually. 

• Respond to ad hoc queries of reporting from various stakeholders including Finance and different business functions. 

Tax Reporting & Compliance 

• Conduct month-end tax reconciliations for revenue/COGS/withholding. 

• Responsible for direct or indirect tax matters of the company to ensure that tax reports are filed on time and comply with Taiwanese tax regulations. 

• Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly/annually required tax related reports and government survey on time. 

• Collaborates with the different teams and stakeholders on the VAT requirement. 

• Follow up closely and work on required information for VAT refunds with Government Authority if any. 

• Act as single point of contact to comply with local and global tax assignments. 

Team Leadership and Development 

• Integrate and train both local and share service team share local market practice to support the continued professional development of the team. 

Skills and Experiences  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, CPA qualification preferred. 

• At least 7 years working experience, inclusive of 2 years of managerial experience, experience in a medium to large multinational corporation definitely is an advantage. 

• Experience in audit firm is a plus. 

• Previous experience with SAP  

• Solid expertise / operational know-how of all finance processes (AR, AP, GL, inventory accounting, etc). 

• Familiarity with Taiwan's financial and tax regulations. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions. 

• Proactive mindset with a strong drive to meet and overcome challenges. 

• Proficiency in written and verbal English and Mandarin. 

• Occasional travel on a need basis. 

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:  

• Opportunity to work with a leading global medical device company.  

• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive work environment.  

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.  

• Continuous learning and development opportunities.  

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