Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and coordinate tax compliance for selected entities across APAC jurisdiction.
- Ensure and review compliance with tax regulatory and filing requirements
- Manage tax queries, audits, and authority engagements
- Interpreting local and international tax statutes, regulations, and legislation
- Provide guidance and practical advice on local tax issues
- Partner with management in the monitoring and reporting of local tax incentives
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing related to tax matters.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- A Bachelor's degree in accounting with an emphasis in tax or other four-year degree with equivalent accounting and tax experience is preferred
- CPA or equivalent accounting certification is preferred
- The candidate should have 6+ years of tax experience, including industry or public accounting/Big 4 experience
- A high level of computer and system skills and excellent communication skills are essential
- High proficiency in spoken and written English
- Experience working in a multi-national environment would be a strong advantage
- Experience working in a tech environment would be an advantage
- Malaysian tax knowledge is required with a strong preference for multi-country/regional tax experience
PERSONAL QUALITIES AND SKILLS:
- Proven ability to effectively manage time, prioritize and handle multiple tasks
- Ability to work on own initiative, self-starter
- Hands on, flexible approach to work and ability to meet deadlines
- Quick learner with analytical skills and a close attention to detail
- Independently driven with the ability to work as a part of a team in a multi-national environment while maintaining a high degree of professionalism
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written in an appropriate manner
- Commitment to doing a first-class job (i.e., accurate, timely and well documented)
