Senior Tax Accountant

 

We are currently hiring a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team based in Malaysian Branch.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file corporate income tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing and other statutory tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
• Liaise with external tax consultants and auditors during tax reviews and audits.
• Maintain tax records and documentation for audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on tax implications of business transactions.
• Assist in transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare quarter-end and year-end management reports and attend to any ad hoc requests.
• Contribute to the overall credit control function for unmatched and long outstanding balances.
• Liaise with the treasury team on daily operational matters.
• Engage actively in ad hoc projects, including automation projects.
• Develop and recommend areas for enhancements and improvements for the current systems and processes to meet the challenges and needs of financial reporting areas.
• Other ad-hoc tasks assigned by Team Lead/ CFO.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial accounting and tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of local tax laws and international tax principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL) and programming language (e.g. Python, Java) is a plus.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities, relying on sound judgment.
• Excellent task and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to a team environment, providing consistent and collaborative service to the business.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and communication skills, as you will be in constant communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

 

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