Specialist Corporate Tax

Omya Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced tax professional to manage corporate tax compliance. You will handle local tax payments, provisions, returns, and audits while ensuring accuracy and timely filings.

In this role you will also prepare transfer pricing documentation, monitor tax risks, and collaborate with Group Tax to maintain global alignment across tax processes and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• Advanced certifications in Tax (CTA/CPA/ACCA) are advantageous.
• 3-5 years in a process- or function-related operational role in a global shared services setting.
• Solid knowledge of corporate tax, transfer pricing, and tax risk management processes.
• Experience with SAP and tax/reporting systems (e.g., OneStream).
• Familiarity with IFRS/GAAP and tax compliance across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily corporate tax compliance tasks (local tax payments, provisions, returns, audits).
• Ensure tax activities align with closing calendars and reporting deadlines.
• Prepare local tax returns and file local tax returns, supporting audits as needed.
• Prepare transfer pricing documentation and filings; monitor related risks.
• Collaborate with Group Tax and other stakeholders to align processes.
• Identify issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive process improvements.

Skills

Corporate tax

Tax compliance

Tax risk management

Transfer pricing

Regulatory updates

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Education

University degree in Accounting/Tax

CTA/CPA/ACCA advantageous

Relevant vocational education

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Tax systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Key Accountabilities

• Service Performance and Issue Resolution
• Execute daily Corporate Tax compliance tasks (e.g., handling of local tax payments, management of local tax provisions, preparation of local tax returns, filing of local tax returns and support of corporate tax audits), compliance of Other Taxes (e.g., post withholding tax, pay withholding tax, prepare withholding tax returns, file withholding tax returns), local Transfer Pricing Documentation and compliance (e.g., process transfer pricing documentation, prepare transfer pricing filings), local Tax Reporting (e.g., manage tax accounting, manage tax reporting to Group, manage external GloBE QDMTT provision / return / filings if any in close collaboration with Group Tax), and local Tax Risk Management (e.g., assess and communicate risk levels appropriately).
• Ensure timely and accurate execution according to defined work instructions and SLAs.
• Monitor own KPIs and SLAs and take corrective actions in case of deviations.
• Ensure timely execution of Tax activities aligned with closing calendars and reporting deadlines.
• Handle operational issues and exceptions and ensure timely resolution.
• Identify and monitor (recurring) issues, perform root cause analysis and work with the process management team on the remediation or improvement to prevent recurrence.
• Escalate structural issues, risks, and recurring defects to the relevant stakeholders.
• Process Improvement and Standardization: Contribute as SME to standardization and continuous improvement of Tax processes and procedures.
• Work closely with the B2C process management team and Group Tax (Headquarter) to support global alignment and continuous improvement of underlying processes.
• Support the implementation of new or updated work instructions, tools, and systems along the process including system testing and change management (e.g., end user training) working closely with the OS&S Transform layer and Group Tax (Headquarter).
• Document and align with the process management team on the updates required to the standard operating procedures and control matrices to reflect process changes and lessons learned.
• Collect improvement ideas, contribute to the operational improvement backlog and work with the team lead and the process management team on the prioritization.
• Participate in pilot activities, testing, and training related to changes impacting the operational line.
• Ensure adherence to compliance standards including local tax laws and international tax regulations, accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP), and internal and external audit requirements.
• Stakeholder Management and Communication: Collaborate with the Corporate Tax Manager to ensure alignment between execution and operational targets.
• Work in close partnership with Group Tax ensuring consistency in operations, compliance and reporting.
• Engage with Specialists and Team Leads within Book-2-Close and adjacent processes to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Liaise with local tax authorities, auditors, and external consultants as required.
• Communicate effectively with internal business units on tax implications and compliance requirements.

Job Requirements

• Education:
  • University degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Law, or related fields.
  • Advanced certifications in Tax (e.g., CTA, CTP, ATP, CPA, CTA, ACCA, or equivalent) are advantageous.
  • Relevant vocational education with significant experience may be considered.
• Experience:
  • 3-5 years of experience in a process- or function-related operational role, preferably in a global shared services organization.
  • Experience working with SAP and tax/reporting systems (e.g., OneStream).
  • Experience performing root-cause analysis and supporting system/process improvement initiatives, including change management (i.e., end user training).
• Knowledge and skills:
  • Solid knowledge of corporate tax, other taxes, transfer pricing, and tax risk management processes.
  • Knowledge of global tax regulatory developments, BEPS / GloBE / Pillar 2 regulations, and accounting standards.
  • Knowledge of tax compliance, local tax laws and international tax regulations, tax audits, and regulatory reporting.
  • Proficiency in SAP, tax systems, reporting tools (e.g., OneStream) and workflows.
  • Ability to handle confidential financial records securely.
  • Comfortable coordinating with Controlling, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other finance stakeholders.
• Other requirements:
  • Very good command of English, both oral and written.
  • Additional language(s) beneficial depending on team location and scope.
  • High level of confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.