Tax Advisor Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the tax advisor position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for tax advice to relevant company stakeholders for new projects, services, contracts, and agreements, in accordance with related GAAP, Philippine tax laws, and international tax treaties.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Fluent in French and English, Dutch would be an asset
• Organized, flexible and capable to manage several files at the same time and able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
• Analyze, review and reconcile all tax related P&L and balance sheet accounts
• Developing a strong working relationship with the core Tax Team, ensuring alignment on compliance and planning matters
• Compliance manager with ownership for a group of countries
• Advising on the systems impact of legislative changes
• Tax oversight - understanding the high level impact of transactions with the reporting (across multiple LEs)
• Deal support and resolving customers issues

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the tax advisor position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for day-to-day tax advisory for business units and HQ, keep them updated on the relevant tax laws and regulations, as well as identify the tax impact.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Forecast monthly cash flow amounts related to state income tax matters
• Support state tax planning and M&A integrations
• Review state income tax compliance
• Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants or equivalent
• Member of appropriate tax association (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience working in commercial and /or chartered taxation exposure with experience in a range of complex taxation issues and transactions conducive to a large scale organisational environment
• USGAAP experience (desirable)
• CPA or Enrolled Agent certification (Circular 230 designation) preferred

I would like to submit my application for the tax advisor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for tax research & planning for domestic and international operations with the objective of developing and implementing strategies that minimize tax exposures while ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS tax standards and reporting requirements
• Strong knowledge of income tax principals and reporting requirements
• Experience with federal and state tax audits
• Knowledge of transfer pricing documentation requirements
• General knowledge of sales & use and property taxes
• Professional tax qualification CPA/MST preferred
• Strong interpersonal, project leadership and communication skills
• Record of creative approach to problem solving

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the tax advisor position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for withholding tax advisory services (domestic and international) to internal stakeholders regarding cross-border payments made during the normal course of business (Withholding Tax Support Function).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Higher education in Finance, Economics or Law
• Working knowledge of Motor Fuel Tax (excise, gross receipts, environmental)
• Good tax accounting knowledge and experience
• Recognized professional qualification and member of a recognized accounting professional body
• Good network within the Singapore tax community
• Big 4 preferred, and related industry
• Corptax, SAP and MS Office Suite experience preferred
• Relevant/appropriate tax experience, either within a firm or in-house environment

In response to your job posting for tax advisor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for simple internal tax advisory support in relation to the GST and withholding tax to Mediacorp business units;.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with Onesource Tax Provision, MS Sharepoint and Office and SAP strongly preferred
• Experienced working in a team
• ACA (or equivalent) and/or tax qualification (CTA)
• Strong technical skills in corporate tax (principally UK, international knowledge will be developed in role)
• Very proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• University graduate of Business Administration or other related discipline
• Accounting designation (CPA CA, CPA CGA, or CPA CMA)
• Proficiency with Corporate Taxprep