COMPANY PROFILE:

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture

Job profile:

• Prepare / review monthly / quarterly / year end tax provisions, including current and deferred taxes, for Morgan Stanley entities in Asia

• Work closely with regional tax team and legal entity controllers during provisioning process

• Maintain and enhance internal documentation and control on provisioning process

• Support local and regional tax team in the quarterly and year end ETR review process with global provisioning team

• Identify opportunities to automate or streamline provisioning processes

• Support local and regional tax team on tax return preparation and tax audit defences across the region, including transfer pricing matters

• Support local and regional tax team on tax advisory for business unit activities, including and not limited to researching tax laws, liaising with external advisors, as well as working with tax teams outside Asia

• Assist with internal projects such as restructuring, capital planning etc

• As the candidate grows within the organization, there would be increased responsibilities and exposure in the region and globally

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant with 5-9 years of relevant experience in accounting firm or in-house tax Finance / Tax department

• Background in accounting, tax provisioning, corporate tax, audit, financial reporting

• Strong in accounting / tax accounting, preferably under IFRS/US GAAP

• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills

• Experience with automation tools such as Alteryx and AI is a plus

• Open minded and willing to challenge status quo

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.