Statutory Senior Accountant, APAC (Contract)

ACCA Careers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter is seeking an experienced finance professional to join the Regional Controlling team in Malaysia on a 1-year maternity cover contract. You will ensure compliance with US GAAP and tax requirements across scope countries, collaborating with finance and non-finance partners.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, experience with tax reporting, and ability to travel internationally. Proactive process improvements and enterprise-wide project participation are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified ACCA/CIMA.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.
• Experience in JDE, Blackline and W-Desk is an advantage.
• Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit.
• Proven experience in indirect taxes.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and “can do” mindset.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English. Mandarin speaker is added advantage.
• Strong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with tax requirements in countries in scope as part of regional stat & tax team.
• Ensure timely and accurate filings of tax returns and related reporting.
• Support tax audits and collaborate on audit defense strategies.
• Respond to ad-hoc tax-related questions from authorities and departments.
• Monitor indirect tax legislation and its impact on the organization.
• Collaborate with finance and external providers to improve tax processes.
• Ensure adherence to policies, audits, and local regulations; strengthen controls.
• Support local, regional, and global projects with financial expertise.

Skills

Finance accounting expertise

US GAAP knowledge

Audit experience

Strong communication skills

English fluency

Mandarin language (advantage)

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or ACCA/CIMA (part qualified)

Tools

JDE

Blackline

W-Desk

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Role Summary

• This role is part of Regional Controlling organization and is critical in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, statutory and tax requirements in countries in scope.
• The role requires understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams.
• This role is on 1 year contract to support for maternity cover.

Key Responsibilities

• As part of the regional stat & tax team, ensure compliance with tax requirements in countries in scope.
• Ensure timely and accurate filings of tax returns, as well as tax related reporting.
• Support tax related internal and external audits and, if necessary, work with the regional tax team on preparing audit defense strategy.
• Support responses to ad-hoc tax related questions from local authorities and other departments.
• Monitor indirect tax legislation and its impact on the organization and processes for entities in scope.
• Leverage strong relationships with other finance and non-finance teams, as well as external providers, to support tax process compliance and process improvements.
• Ensure adherence of processes to company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations; support strengthening of financial processes and controls.
• Support local, regional, and global projects, as required; provide financial expertise in such projects.
• Be an activate advocate of finance function.
• Maintain focus on continuous process improvement

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified ACCA/CIMA.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Experience in JDE, Blackline and W-Desk is an advantage.
• Additional hours at critical times (e.g., month-end) may be required. Also, and on an exceptional basis, the role may require work on public holidays
• Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit.
• Proven experience in indirect taxes.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and “can do” mind-set.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English. Mandarin speaker is added advantage.
• Strong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.