Senior Tax Analyst

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Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 39 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #189 on the Fortune 500.

About the Role

With significant exposure to US and international tax matters, the Tax Analyst / Senior Tax Analyst will assist with a broad range of corporate income tax matters in Malaysia, including tax compliance, transfer pricing and tax accounting / reporting. The role does not include responsibility for indirect taxes or payroll taxes. The Tax Analyst / Senior Tax Analyst will work closely with and support the ASEAN Tax Manager on regional and global tax projects assigned on an ad-hoc basis.

Main responsibilities

Tax Compliance

• Assist with the overall tax compliance process by gathering, processing and reviewing data necessary for tax computations, tax return preparation and other tax-related filings, including Global Minimum Tax filings.
• Work with external service providers and finance teams to ensure the timely submission of tax returns and tax payments, and compliance with statutory deadlines.
• Continuously improve procedures and processes to strengthen corporate governance and ensure compliance with prevailing tax legislation.
• Support tax audits, responses to tax notices and the timely resolution of other tax controversy matter with tax authorities.

Transfer Pricing

• Support and coordinate transfer pricing compliance, including preparation, review and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation.

Tax accounting

• Support monthly closing activities, forecasts, tax account reconciliations and monitoring.
• Support tax reporting under US GAAP, including annual provision, return-to-provision and deferred tax calculations.
• Support the review of tax disclosures and income tax provision computations in statutory audit financial statements for Malaysia.

Tax advisory support

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that may impact business operations in Malaysia.
• Research and provide insights on the interpretation of applicable tax law.
• Support business and other functions in various transactions, including practical implementation, and identify risk areas.

Ad-hoc regional and global tax projects

• Support the development and implementation of process improvements to streamline tax processes and ensure accuracy in tax reporting and cash tax forecasting.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the ASEAN Tax Manager.

Key Competencies

• Education- Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy is required. Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW or equivalent are preferred.
• Min 3 years of relevant working experience in corporate income tax, preferably in a major accounting firm, multinational corporation or in-house tax function.

Personal Competencies

• Excellent understanding of Malaysian corporate income tax matters, including transfer pricing and tax accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with cross-border tax matters and multiple jurisdictions is an advantage.
• Proactive attitude and hands-on mentality.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

We Offer

• Unique opportunity to grow and excel in an in-house tax role as part of an international team within a multinational corporation, with exposure to regional and global tax projects.
• Steep learning curve with coaching and career development possibilities.