Statutory Sr Accountant

NXP Semiconductors NV; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors NV is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant in Malaysia to lead tax compliance, audits, and advisory functions for the local entity. The role requires coordinating tax payments, monitoring regulatory changes, and supporting audits and statutory reporting.

The candidate should have a strong background in Malaysian corporate tax, indirect taxes, and proficiency with Excel and SAP ERP. Multinational exposure is a plus in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or professional qualification preferred in accounting/tax.
• Experience with Malaysian corporate and indirect taxes.
• Proficiency with Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance for Malaysia entity and coordinate tax payments and deadlines.
• Support tax audits and liaise with authorities, auditors, and consultants.
• Monitor tax regulatory changes and provide advisory support to stakeholders.
• Prepare tax computations, returns, provisions, and related schedules.
• Assist in quarterly and annual tax reporting and disclosures for statutory statements.
• Reconcile tax accounts and resolve balance sheet items.
• Assist in stamp duty, e-invoicing, transfer pricing compliance, and related docs.
• Support system implementations and process improvements in tax.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax audits

Tax advisory

Regulatory monitoring

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related discipline

ACCA

CPA

ICAEW

MICPA

CTIM

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Tax Accountant to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing tax compliance, supporting tax audits, monitoring tax regulatory changes, and providing tax advisory support to business stakeholders for our Malaysia entity. This role offers exposure to both local and international tax matters within a dynamic multinational environment.
• Prepare and review corporate income tax computations, tax returns, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate tax payments and monitor tax deadlines to ensure full compliance.
• Prepare tax provisions and tax-related journal entries in accordance with accounting standards.
• Support quarterly and annual tax reporting processes.
• Reconcile tax accounts and resolve outstanding tax-related balance sheet items.
• Assist in the preparation of tax disclosures for statutory financial statements.
• Support deferred tax calculations and tax accounting requirements.
• Liaise with tax authorities, external auditors, and tax consultants on tax queries, audits, and investigations.
• Maintain proper tax records and supporting documentation.
• Support stamp duty, e-invoicing, transfer pricing compliance and related documentation requirements.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and evaluate potential business impacts.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies. Support tax automation and digitalization initiatives.
• Participate in system implementations and process enhancement projects.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA, CTIM, or equivalent is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant tax experience in a multinational corporation, accounting firm, or tax consulting environment.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian corporate tax and indirect tax regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• SAP ERP knowledge

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