Contract Terms
Contract type: 8-month fixed-term contract.
A structured onboarding and handover process will be provided to support a smooth transition into the role.
Depending on business needs and individual performance, there may be opportunities for future employment upon completion of the contract period.
Position Summary
We are seeking an AR & Tax Accountant to support the Finance & Accounting team during a fixed-term period.
The primary focus of this role is Accounts Receivable (AR) and VAT/Tax compliance, including VAT declaration, VAT reconciliation, and support on VAT and e-invoice related matters arising from business operations.
The successful candidate will work closely with team members and is expected to become productive following structured onboarding and familiarization with company procedures and systems.
The role is based in a multinational, English-speaking environment using ERP/SAP and standardized internal procedures.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts receivable (AR)
• Monitor customer receivables and payment status.
• Prepare AR reports and regularly review overdue balances.
• Follow up outstanding receivables with relevant internal departments and customers.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate AR records and support documentation.
• Support month-end closing activities related to customer receivables.
2. VAT & Tax compliance
• Prepare monthly VAT declarations.
• Prepare VAT reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support internal departments on VAT and e-invoice related matters, including sales returns, invoice adjustments, replacement invoices, and other non-routine VAT-related situations.
• Monitor changes in VAT and e-invoicing regulations and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing explanations and supporting documents for tax authority inquiries when required.
Note: Daily issuance of VAT invoices is handled by a separate function. This role focuses on VAT compliance support and handling non-routine VAT-related situations.
3. Accounting support
• Record accounting entries related to AR, VAT, and assigned transactions.
• Support account reconciliations related to customer receivables and tax accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing activities within assigned responsibilities.
• Support payment processing activities when required, including reviewing supporting documents and maintaining payment records.
• Provide accounting support for ad-hoc operational matters assigned during the contract period.
Candidate Requirements
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably with exposure to AR, VAT declaration, VAT reconciliation, or tax compliance.
• Experience in an FDI environment or with ERP/SAP is an advantage.
Technical Skills
• Good Excel skills, including working with accounting data, reconciliations, and basic reporting.
• Practical understanding of AR processes, VAT declaration, VAT reconciliation, and common e-invoice related matters.
• Able to use accounting systems or ERP software; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Good written English for routine emails, reporting, and communication with internal stakeholders.
Personal Attributes
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and organized.
• Able to handle recurring operational tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Willing to learn and comfortable working within a fixed-term engagement.
