Senior Analyst Tax (Based in Kulim, Kedah/Penang) Mandarin Speaker

Company background

Our MNC Client is a global provider with leading technology. They are hiring for a detailed and responsible candidate to fill their job opening of Senior Analyst - Tax to be based at Kulim, Kedah.

Job summary

Perform the Companys regular tax compliance and tax accounting work for Malaysia including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Foreign Contractors Withholding Tax, and other taxes that may be applicable in country.

Job responsibilities:

• Complete month-end closing processes by ensuring proper recording of taxes payable/refundable, reconciliation of tax filing returns to financial records and analysis of fluctuations in tax accounts.
• Ensure compliance with various Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls and local GAAP reporting.
• Facilitate and work with local tax advisors to ensure all direct and indirect tax compliance, Foreign Contractors Withholding tax, VAT are filed timely and in accordance with local regulations.
• Provide support to and work with local tax advisors on tax related queries/request from Tax Authority
• Ensure completed tax filings are updated in the tax calendar.
• Organize and facilitate tax payments to be made timely per deadlines.
• Quarterly review of direct and indirect tax for potential contingencies and recommendation of accrual for contingencies identified.
• Coordinate and work with Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/General Ledger team to ensure tax entries are recorded correctly upon transaction posting in ERP system.
• Assist in tax code set up and maintenance of tax codes in ERP system.
• Participate in Tax Departments process improvement initiatives.
• Create Purchase Request for tax fees in ERP system for payment to service providers.
• Assist and support the tax department with other assignments and administrative tasks as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environment, Health and Safety and Responsible Business Alliance policies and procedures that is enforced within the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job requirements:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, and CA.
• 4 - 7 years of relevant work experience in a Big 4 Tax firm or a corporate income tax department.
• Experience in with taxation in Malaysia including Corporate Income Tax, VAT and Foreign Contractors Withholding Tax returns.
• English fluency in verbal and written communication.
• Self-motivated.
• Aptitude for learning & utilizing systems.
• Need to be independent and hands-on.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.
• Good analytical mindset.
• Team player.
• Knowledge of local company laws and income tax regulations.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point etc.
• Preferable with local & US GAAP knowledge.
• Knowledgeable in any major ERP systems, i.e., SAP.
• Candidate must be willing to work in Kulim, Kedah OR Georgetown, Penang.

Qualified and interested candidates can apply by clicking the button below or sending your updated resume to ashley@asiarecruit.com.my.

Consultant in charge of the role:

Ashley Tiong
Recruitment Consultant
WhatsApp no: +60 16-688 6389