Senior Tax Specialist, Finance

5-7 Years

Job Description

Job Description

Indirect tax

Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review and submission of all indirect tax returns (e.g. SST returns).
Monitor and interpret local indirect tax developments and assess their impact on the business.
Advise on indirect tax implications of business transactions, new launches and intercompany transactions.
Liaise ith the Royal Malaysian Customs Department and external tax consultants on indirect tax matters, audits and disputes.
Support indirect tax audits, including managing data requests, preparing responses and attending meetings with authorities.
Collaborate closely with HQ on global tax initiatives and reporting requirements.

Corporate income tax and transfer pricing

Assist in managing tax compliance for corporate income tax and transfer pricing matters for the entities in Malaysia.
Assist in managing tax compliance and tax reporting of the entities in Malaysia, including review or preparing of tax returns and transfer pricing documentation, where appropriate.
Always up-to-date on the local and international tax regulations and able to assess the impact to business.
Assist with research and implementation of various new business and tax initiatives which includes working closely with stakeholders to understand the tax impact of business operations and ensure that the tax risks are identified, considered and mitigated.
Assist in handling and managing tax audits including responding to tax authorities on matters or queries with close collaboration with HQ and external tax consultants.
Participate and coordinate in ad-hoc projects.

Requirements

Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Taxation and/or professional qualification with CTIM, ACCA, ICAEW, MICPA, advanced taxation qualification or equivalent
Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in a tax function in a Big 4 firm
Experience in indirect tax compliance and advisory is preferred
Familiar with taxation on E-commerce/Logistics/Retail/FinTech industry
Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage time effectively in a fast paced environment
Able to manage projects independently
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
An excellent team player, flexible with good attitude and pro-active in resolving issues