Regional Tax associate-Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)

Department: Finance/Legal

Location: Malaysia

Job Description

1. Manage and support tax compliance filing (including preparation) globally, including corporate income tax, indirect tax (e.g. Goods and Services Tax; Value Added Tax; Sales and Services Tax; withholding tax, etc) and transfer pricing.
2. Quarterly and Year-end tax provision preparation, including deferred tax.
3. Prepare and file tax returns accurately and timely, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors to ensure completeness and accuracy.
4. Conduct tax audits and provide support to the business, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to ensure tax implications are considered in business decisions.
6. Any other tax compliance work as assigned.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a focus on taxation.
2. At least 2 years of experience in tax compliance, preferably in a regional role or with exposure to multiple jurisdictions.
3. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and apply them to practical business scenarios.
4. Effective communicator, able to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders, and present complex tax matters in a clear manner.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Word & Excel), with a willingness to learn new systems as needed.
6. Able to communicate in Mandarin, but is not a must.