Tax intern

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Johor Bahru; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A major coffee and tea company is offering an internship as a Tax Intern in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The successful candidate will support tax compliance for Singapore and Malaysia, assist with tax returns, and contribute to process improvements. Ideal applicants should be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and possess a basic understanding of accounting principles. Commitment to a 6-month internship is required, with a work schedule of 5 days per week.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting and tax principles.
• Structured approach with excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of direct and indirect tax returns for Singapore and Malaysia.
• Support monthly tax provision calculations and maintain compliance calendars.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing tax-related procedures and practices.

Job description

Role Overview: The Tax Intern will support the Direct and Indirect Tax Leads in handling direct and indirect tax compliance for Singapore and Malaysia entities within the Group. This internship offers valuable hands‑on experience in regional tax operations and exposure to diverse tax compliance requirements across these jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Direct and Indirect Tax Compliance
  • Assist in the preparation of direct and indirect tax returns (corporate income tax, SST, GST), transfer pricing documentation and related compliance documentation for Singapore and Malaysia
  • Assist with preparing customs reporting and documentation requirements, help maintain accurate records for tax exemption reporting requirements.
  • Assist with collating information for tax/transfer pricing/customs audits.
  • Support monthly tax provision calculations
  • Help maintain tax compliance calendars and deadlines tracking
• Support for Ad‑hoc Projects
  • Assist in executing ad‑hoc projects related to direct or indirect tax, such as e‑Invoicing and IT system updates.
  • Support tax research on specific technical issues
  • Assist with tax impact analysis for business transactions
• Contribute to Process Improvements
  • Identify opportunities for enhancing tax‑related procedures and practices.
  • Assist in implementing automation and system improvements related to tax compliance.
  • Help develop and update tax procedures and documentation

Qualifications

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Academic Program: You are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Skillset: You possess basic understanding of accounting and tax principles.
• Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Commitment: You are ready to dedicate at least 6 months to this internship.
• Availability: You can join the internship for 5 days per week.

Additional Information

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet’s?

Here’s how to apply:

• Upload your resume (in English) using our LinkedIn or career site application form
• After applying, we’ll reach out within three weeks to let you know what’s next.
• During the application process, you’ll be asked to do an online assessment and at least one interview at our Johor office.

Would you like to join an internship at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change? Check out this internship starting January 2025 and Unleash Your Possibility at JDE Peet’s!

Company Description

It’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE), we’ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that’s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well‑known coffee brands in the world.

For more than 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia etc.