Junior Tax & Sustainability Analyst

Wilhelmsen; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global maritime industry leader is seeking a Junior Tax & Sustainability Analyst in Kuala Lumpur. In this role, you will support tax documentation, compliance, and ESG reporting. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, be detail-oriented, and comfortable working with Excel. This position offers great learning opportunities in an international work environment at KL Sentral, emphasizing a collaborative approach and attention to detail.

Benefits

Great learning and development opportunities

Strategic location at KL Sentral

International work environment

Qualifications

• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfortable handling data (e.g., formulas, lookups, pivot tables).
• High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and maintenance of tax and transfer pricing documentation.
• Assist with annual reviews by collecting data and reconciling figures.
• Help track tax compliance requirements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Data management

Good communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

About Us

Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group founded in 1861. We have the biggest maritime network in the world, with a presence in over 540 offices globally. Our mission is to shape the maritime industry by delivering innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences to enable global trade and a more sustainable future. We serve over half of the worldwide merchant fleet with products and services, and supply crew and technical management for some of the most complex vessels in the world.

Global Business Services (GBS) is an in-house service provider specializing in HR, Finance and Technology for Wilhelmsen - providing high quality, scalable, reliable solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experience and cost‑efficient business support services.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Junior Tax & Sustainability Analyst who is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and enjoys working with data, documentation, and cross‑functional teams.

You will report to the GBS Tax Manager and work closely with finance and ESG teams across the business and liaise with external tax advisors when required, gaining exposure to both tax management and sustainability reporting in a global organization.

What You Will Work On

Tax & Transfer Pricing

• Support the preparation and maintenance of basic tax and transfer pricing documentation.
• Assist with annual reviews by collecting data and reconciling figures with finance systems.
• Help track tax compliance requirements and maintain simple process documentation.
• Support coordination of information for tax audits and follow up with internal teams.

ESG & Sustainability Reporting

• Support monthly ESG emissions reporting by collecting, organising, and checking data.
• Perform basic data checks to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with system updates and reporting administration following standard procedures.
• Help prepare ESG reports and support ad‑hoc sustainability‑related tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Detail‑oriented with a structured approach and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with Excel and handling data (e.g., formulas, lookups, pivot tables).
• Good communication skills in English, with the ability to present information clearly.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Basic knowledge of or interest in tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and/or ESG sustainability reporting.
• Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and automation tools to improve efficiency.

What We Offer

• Strategic work location at KL Sentral with convenient travel by Monorail, Rapid Kelana Jaya Line, MRT and KTM services as well as public buses.
• International work environment and culture.
• Great learning and development opportunities.

How to Apply

Sounds interesting? If you see yourself fitting into this role, please let us know why the role interests you. Apply online through our career portal at https://www.wilhelmsen.com/careers/ under Current Vacancies by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account and thereafter upload your resume and expected salary.

Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.