(A) Sr Tax & Government Compliance Accountant

(A) Sr Tax & Government Compliance Accountant

About the job (A) Sr Tax & Government Compliance Accountant

Position Summary
This position is responsible for the control and compliance, liaison with authorities and regulatory bodies. The accountant will report to the Finance Manager in Malaysia.

Requirements

• 5 years of progressive accounting/compliance experience primarily within a global manufacturing environment.
• Desirable: Previous financial accounting/compliance experience in a high tech or global company.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Government, Bankers, Auditors, Company Secretaries, Tax Agents and Commission of Oaths for business requests and reporting with compliance to regulatory requirements, such as Bank Guarantee, CCM forms, CTC (certified true copy), GST/SST reporting, Directors & Bank Confirmations, etc.
• Assist in audits, covering Statutory Audit, Tax Audit & MIDA Audit.
• Prepare Annual Financial Statement to EY.
• Monitor and ensure Tax Filing compliance (Form C/CP204/ CP204A).
• Handle Withholding Tax filing and Employee Personal Tax Clearance for Expatriates.
• Manage transfer pricing, Deferred Tax, and Tax provision related matters.
• Support MIDA requirements such as condition tracking by coordinating with different functional groups, MIDA online surveys, meeting and following up with MIDA authorities.
• Document control & retention - ensure all finance documentation adheres to policy and regulation inclusive of document archiving.
• P-Card administration.
• Provide assistance for process improvement.
• Carry out any ad-hoc duties as requested.
• Adhere to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental policies, and general duty of care.

Skills

• Action-oriented, results-focused, and highly adaptable.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

Prior Experience

• Experience with an Integrated ERP System (SAP preferred).
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite at a moderate to high level of proficiency.

Experience

• 5 years of progressive accounting/compliance experience primarily within a global manufacturing environment.
• Desirable: Previous financial accounting/compliance experience in a high tech or global company.

Education/Credentials

• Applicants must be willing to work in Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat.