Tax Accountant

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A US-based oil and gas company is looking for a Senior Accountant specializing in tax compliance based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role involves reviewing and approving tax calculations, assisting in audits, and preparing statistical reports. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in direct tax and proficiency in Chinese. Experience with Big 4 firms is highly beneficial. The position offers an opportunity to support incentives and team transitions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in direct tax as a Senior Accountant or 12 years as a Tax Manager.
• Candidates with Big 4 tax experience are highly welcomed.
• Proficient in spoken and written Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve monthly and annual tax calculations for all China entities.
• Assist with local tax and government audits.
• Lead preparation of statistical reports using SAP/HR/tax data.
• Support incentive and subsidy applications.

Skills

Tax compliance

Audit support

Accounting software (e.g., SAP)

Chinese language proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client is a US-based company specializing in the oil & gas and manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance: Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual tax calculations for all China entities. Support tax applications (e.g., withholding tax, import/export VAT) and coordinate submissions with Field Finance or local tax firms. Work closely with the Tax Reporting team to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Audit Support: Assist local tax and government audits by providing required information and coordinating with Tax Reporting and Corporate Tax teams.
• VAT/WHT Reconciliations & Account Control: Review and reconcile VAT and WHT accounts, investigate variances, and ensure timely resolution with stakeholders.
• Statistics Reporting: Lead preparation of statistical reports by assembling SAP/HR/tax data in BPC and ensuring readiness for downstream submissions.
• Incentives & JV Support: Support incentive and subsidy applications with forecasts. Assist JV GMs in preparing financial reports for partners and coordinate partner requests, including participation in BOD meetings if needed.
• Fixed Assets Compliance: Maintain China Fixed Assets local tax book in compliance with applicable tax requirements and company practices; ensure regular reconciliations.
• Transition & Team Building: Oversee transition projects, assign duties, coordinate knowledge transfer, trainings, and documentation, ensuring smooth handover with all stakeholders.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in direct tax (Senior Accountant) or 12 years (Tax Manager). Candidates with Big 4 tax experience are highly welcomed.
• Language: Proficient in spoken and written Chinese to liaise effectively with local counterparts.
• Others: Only serious and responsive applicants will be considered.

Candidates with direct tax experience and Chinese language skills are welcome, even without prior China tax exposure.