Principal Tax & Subsidy Strategist

GlobalFoundries; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Principal Analyst Tax & Subsidies to lead tax and subsidy strategies, support direct tax compliance, tax accounting, and financial analysis across APAC. You will prepare filings, manage audits, and develop plans to optimize tax posture while ensuring regulatory compliance and documenting subsidies.

The role requires 5–7 years of direct tax experience, a relevant degree, and professional credentials such as ACCA/CPA; strong stakeholder management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, ICAEW, or equivalent is preferred.
• 5-7 years of relevant tax experience.
• APAC tax experience is preferred.
• Experience in tax compliance, tax filing, tax reporting, and government audit support.

Responsibilities

• Manage and/or execute tax and subsidy strategy for the organization.
• Prepare and maintain tax records, returns, reports, and other related documentation.
• Responsible for compliance documentation, filing, and government audits related to federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Support tax accounting activities with strong direct tax experience, preferably with APAC exposure.
• Recommend alternative tax treatments to alleviate or reduce tax burden in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform financial activities including developing, reviewing, and evaluating financial plans and policies.
• Perform both financial planning analysis and tax functions within the organization.
• Design, develop, and implement tax strategies to support business objectives.
• Devise legal means to minimize tax liability using strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Work with government affairs and relevant stakeholders to support advocacy and the design of favorable tax and subsidy legislative policies.
• Responsible for compliance documentation, filing, and government audits related to subsidies.
• Partner with internal finance, legal, government affairs, and business teams on tax and subsidy-related matters.
• Support tax audits, government inquiries, and regulatory reviews.
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and subsidy programs and assess business impact.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
• Work and collaborate on other projects and/or assignments as needed.

Skills

Direct tax experience

Tax accounting

APAC exposure

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

ACCA/CPA/CA/ICAEW preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Principal Analyst Tax & Subsidies to lead tax and subsidy strategies, support direct tax compliance, tax accounting, and financial analysis across APAC. You will prepare filings, manage audits, and develop plans to optimize tax posture while ensuring regulatory compliance and documenting subsidies.

The role requires 5–7 years of direct tax experience, a relevant degree, and professional credentials such as ACCA/CPA; strong stakeholder management is essential.