Senior Tax Specialist APAC & Singapore

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM in Penang seeks a tax specialist to manage Singapore and Asia-Pacific tax matters in a demanding multinational setting. The role requires strong tax knowledge, precise reporting, and effective collaboration with internal teams and authorities.

You will prepare tax returns, handle queries, and support planning, TP documentation and incentives across the region, contributing to compliance and strategic tax initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or finance; professional accounting designation preferred.
• Minimum 4 years experience as a tax expert in Big 4 or multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore tax matters and related processes.
• Knowledge in tax accounting and transfer pricing is an advantage.
• Experience with Asia Pacific tax regimes is beneficial.
• Qualified Accountant with a recognized body.
• Able to explain complex tax issues clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Proficient with MS Office and tax documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit direct & indirect tax returns for the ams OSRAM group’s Singapore entities, including corporate, withholding tax, GST and other taxes.
• Provide support in responding to tax queries from internal and external stakeholders, auditors and authorities.
• Perform tax accounting tasks including forecasts, current/deferred tax calculations, Pillar 2 reviews, and tax disclosures.
• Assist in special projects such as tax planning, advisory, improvement, deregistration, restructuring and M&A.
• Support transfer pricing management, review TP documentation, assist in segment P&L preparation and pricing adjustments.
• Coordinate with internal finance teams, other units and tax agents for information for returns and incentives.
• Handle incentives and manufacturing licence conditions in Singapore, liaising with authorities as needed.
• Support application and renewal of tax incentives in Singapore; identify improvements for policy/process optimization.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

English & Chinese

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting or finance

Job description

ams OSRAM in Penang seeks a tax specialist to manage Singapore and Asia-Pacific tax matters in a demanding multinational setting. The role requires strong tax knowledge, precise reporting, and effective collaboration with internal teams and authorities.

You will prepare tax returns, handle queries, and support planning, TP documentation and incentives across the region, contributing to compliance and strategic tax initiatives.