Tax Executive

YTL Corporation Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Malaysian multinational seeks a corporate tax advisor to assist with Country-by-Country Reporting and provide tax support for multiple divisions. The ideal candidate has a degree in Finance or Accounting, relevant professional qualifications, and at least 3 years of experience in a tax function, possibly in a Big-4 firm. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office, are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in corporate tax or international tax.
• Candidates with strong academic results or audit experience in Big-4 will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of Group’s Country-by-Country Report.
• Act as a business partner to divisions for local transfer-pricing files.
• Provide tax technical support for various transactions.
• Lead new tax developments and assist in implementation of projects.

Skills

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Proactive problem solving

Strong written and verbal English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Taxation, Law or related fields

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, MICPA) or tax qualification (CTIM)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The global tax landscape has been changing at an unprecedented rate the past few years, with increasingly complex tax and regulatory changes. Today, terms such as ‘Global Minimum Tax’, ‘Tax Governance’ and ‘Transfer Pricing’ have become part of our everyday vocabulary.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the Group’s Country-by-Country Report (CBCR) and related submissions, including liaising with Financial Heads, coordinating the project, and analysing CBCR results.
• Act as a business partner to divisions (Utilities, Power Generation, Cement, Hotels) in preparing and managing local transfer‑pricing files in line with OECD and IRB guidelines, coordinating with local finance teams and external advisors.
• Provide tax technical support for various transactions, transfer‑pricing policies or other tax matters such as indirect tax, withholding tax and Malaysian corporate tax.
• Keep divisions abreast of the latest tax developments.
• Lead new tax developments and assist in implementation of Group‑wide tax projects, including BEPS 1 and 2, international tax developments in operating jurisdictions, and other OECD or national tax projects.

Qualifications & Skills

• Project management skills with ability to coordinate various teams to facilitate timely deliverables.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across all levels.
• Proactive, self‑starter with innovative problem‑solving capability.
• Strong written and verbal English communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in financial reporting/accounting standards/group consolidation is an added advantage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Taxation, Law or other business related fields from a recognised university.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, MICPA) or tax qualification (e.g. CTIM) desirable.
• At least 3 years of experience in corporate tax or international tax in a Big‑4/in‑house tax function of an MNC, preferably in tax advisory.
• Recent graduates in Accounting & Finance with strong academic results and candidates with at least 3 years of audit experience in a Big‑4 will also be considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Good command of English.

Why Join Us

By joining us, you are joining one of the largest and most diverse Malaysian home‑grown multinationals. This gives you the opportunity to learn across many industries – utilities, construction contracting, cement manufacturing, property development and hotel management – and to work in various tax jurisdictions including Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands, Japan, France, Thailand and Vietnam. This role enables you to stretch yourself as you advise and implement changes across divisions, jurisdictions and tax operating models.