APAC Tax Compliance & Strategy Specialist

China Telecom Asia Pacific; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

China Telecom Asia Pacific is seeking a tax professional to ensure cross-border and local tax compliance across APAC. You will work with external agents for filings, maintain VAT and withholding tax in multiple jurisdictions, and keep meticulous records for HQ audits.

The role requires 3–5 years of tax experience and strong English/Mandarin communication, with the ability to liaise with government bodies and auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax with 3–5 years of tax experience.
• Experience across Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transfer Pricing.
• Regional APAC tax management experience preferred.
• Cross-border E-commerce, SaaS, or Supply Chain/Manufacturing exposure is a plus.
• Strong responsibility, detail-mindedness and analytical abilities.
• Able to liaise with government departments and external auditors.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with cross-border and local taxes across APAC.
• Coordinate with external tax agents for filings and data submissions.
• Maintain monthly VAT and withholding tax compliances in jurisdictions.
• Keep organized tax records and report to HQ.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and present risk summaries to HQ.
• Advise on strategies to minimize tax liabilities while compliant.
• Monitor Pillar Two/GloBE changes and advise operational impact.
• Oversee regional tax audits and coordinate with authorities.
• Liaise with tax agents, auditors, and government authorities across APAC.

Skills

English

Mandarin

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax

Job description

China Telecom Asia Pacific is seeking a tax professional to ensure cross-border and local tax compliance across APAC. You will work with external agents for filings, maintain VAT and withholding tax in multiple jurisdictions, and keep meticulous records for HQ audits.

The role requires 3–5 years of tax experience and strong English/Mandarin communication, with the ability to liaise with government bodies and auditors.