APAC Statutory & Tax Accountant – US GAAP Expert

Baxter International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a qualified finance professional for its Regional Controlling team in Malaysia. The role focuses on US GAAP compliance, tax requirements, and cross-border collaboration with finance and non-finance colleagues.

You will support filings, audits, and tax planning while driving process improvements and ensuring alignment with global policies and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified ACCA/CIMA.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Experience in multinational environments and/or audits.
• Experience with US GAAP and strong reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tax compliance in countries in scope.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and reporting.
• Support tax audits and defense strategy with regional team.
• Respond to ad-hoc tax questions from authorities and departments.
• Monitor indirect tax legislation and impact on the company.
• Collaborate with finance and non-finance teams and external providers.
• Ensure processes align with policies, audits, and local rules.
• Support local, regional, and global projects with finance input.
• Act as advocate for the finance function.
• Focus on continuous process improvement.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Fluent English

Excellent communication

MS Excel/PowerPoint reporting

Willingness to travel internationally

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

ACCA/CIMA part qualified

Tools

JDE

Blackline

W-Desk

Job description

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a qualified finance professional for its Regional Controlling team in Malaysia. The role focuses on US GAAP compliance, tax requirements, and cross-border collaboration with finance and non-finance colleagues.

You will support filings, audits, and tax planning while driving process improvements and ensuring alignment with global policies and local regulations.