Senior Tax Accountant | Kuala Lumpur, MY

Hannover Re; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join their Finance & Accounting team. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with local tax laws, prepare corporate tax filings, and engage with stakeholders on tax-related matters. A Bachelor's degree, professional certification, and 3-5 years of relevant experience are required. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of financial accounting and tax compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of local tax laws and international tax principles.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file corporate income tax and other statutory tax returns.
• Liaise with external tax consultants during tax reviews.
• Provide guidance on tax implications of business transactions.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, etc.)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Java

Job description

We are currently hiring a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team based in Malaysian Branch.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file corporate income tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing and other statutory tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
• Liaise with external tax consultants and auditors during tax reviews and audits.
• Maintain tax records and documentation for audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on tax implications of business transactions.
• Assist in transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare quarter-end and year-end management reports and attend to any ad hoc requests.
• Contribute to the overall credit control function for unmatched and long outstanding balances.
• Liaise with the treasury team on daily operational matters.
• Engage actively in ad hoc projects, including automation projects.
• Develop and recommend areas for enhancements and improvements for the current systems and processes to meet the challenges and needs of financial reporting areas.
• Other ad-hoc tasks assigned by Team Lead/ CFO.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial accounting and tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of local tax laws and international tax principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL) and programming language (e.g. Python, Java) is a plus.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities, relying on sound judgment.
• Excellent task and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to a team environment, providing consistent and collaborative service to the business.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and communication skills, as you will be in constant communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

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