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)