Indirect Tax Specialist

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures? If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries.

Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy. About Ketjen Ketjen Corporation is a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Our company is driven by a strong set of core values: curiosity, care, collaboration, humility, accountability, and integrity.

These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define how we work together to deliver exceptional value to our customers and communities.

###About the Role### Ketjen Catalysts (Shanghai) Company Limited – Dalian Branch is currently seeking a motivated individual for the position of Indirect Tax Specialist – ASPAC reporting to the Indirect Tax Manager located in the Budapest, Hungary Global Service Center. This position will be in the Ketjen Shared Service Center in Dalian, Liaoning Province.

###responsibilities### of the job include: Responsible for VAT/GST compliance, day-to-day tax issues for assigned entities within ASPAC Region that utilize SAP reporting (including China, Taiwan, Singapore, possibly India, and future locations). Also responsible for assisting with and ensuring timely filing for other jurisdictions that do not use SAP and the responsibility for filing is with outsourced providers (including South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia).

Responsible for China VAT refund / Export VAT refund declaration if any. Follow up variances in VAT reconciliations to make sure no aging items. Responsible for mandatory statistics report and possible local governmental report regards to indirect tax for China entities.

Support of special projects that advance Tax Department initiatives. Calculating and maintaining tax attribute data for use in tax planning and compliance. Responding to audit inquiries and information requests from tax authorities with respect to tax compliance work.

Partnering with personnel in other corporate functions (Invoice to Cash and Request to Pay, statutory, financial reporting, procurement, supply chain, operations, etc.) to achieve company goals. This position requires strong technical knowledge of indirect tax regulations, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, manufacturing-focused environment.

The specialist will support new business initiatives, system changes, and operational projects by evaluating indirect tax implications. Identify opportunities to improve indirect tax processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency. Support ERP tax configuration and automation initiatives to enhance compliance and reduce manual effort.

###QUALIFICATIONS### Qualifications, language skills: Bachelor’s degree, Accounting or Finance preferred. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Japanese or Korean, or other languages is a plus. Work experience: Work

###experience### with VAT reporting (preparation or review) is a must. Strong preference for candidates with

###experience### with VAT filing, reconciliation and related accounting tasks for multiple countries. Work

###experience### with third party invoicing in China (Golden Tax). IT skills: Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

###Experience### using ERP systems (SAP preferred).

###Experience### with ONESOURCE Tax Determination Tools a plus. Desired Skills: Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Well organized with good attention to detail Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with people from all areas of a multi-national business and from diverse cultural backgrounds.

###Benefits### of Joining Ketjen Competitive compensation Comprehensive

###benefits### package A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally. Apply today and help Ketjen unleash the POTENTIAL of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world. We are a global provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining and specialty chemicals industries.

Working side-by-side with our customers, we develop value-added, customized solutions that make them more competitive. Discovering and implementing new and better performance-based sustainable solutions is what motivates all of us. We think beyond business-as-usual to drive innovations that create lasting value.

Unleash your POTENTIAL with Ketjen. At Ketjen, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s really that simple.

We embrace diversity of experience, talent and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth.

We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment.

###benefits### Hands-on technical

###experience### Job variety and career flexibility Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level A proven record of innovation Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability Deep commitment to our communities, education, and social development Concern and compassion for fellow employees Among the best safety records in the industry The bottom-line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Ketjen will provide the resources and support you need to succeed.

###Equal Opportunity### Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity