Statutory Senior Accountant, APAC (Contract)

Zvh; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter in Malaysia seeks a seasoned Regional Controlling professional to ensure compliance with US GAAP, statutory and tax requirements across countries in scope. The role is a 1-year contract to support maternity cover.

You will lead tax filings, audits, and process improvements, coordinating with regional finance teams and external providers. Strong communication, Excel/PowerPoint skills, and willingness to travel internationally are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in regional controlling or tax.
• Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified ACCA/CIMA.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Excellent communication skills and strong reporting capabilities.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, statutory and tax requirements in countries in scope.
• Lead timely and accurate filings of tax returns and tax-related reporting.
• Support audits and prepare defense strategies with regional tax team.
• Address ad-hoc tax questions from authorities and other departments.
• Monitor indirect tax legislation and liaise with external providers.
• Strengthen financial processes and controls across regions.
• Support local, regional, and global projects with financial expertise.
• Act as an advocate for continuous process improvement in finance.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Tax compliance

Communication skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

English fluency

Travel internationally

Multinational experience

Audit experience

JDE

Blackline

W-Desk

Month-end close

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

ACCA/CIMA part qualified

Tools

JDE

Blackline

W-Desk

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, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people's lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we're more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.