Tax Professional - ASEAN

Siemens Mobility; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Tax Professional. You will support tax compliance and reporting for ASEAN countries. The ideal candidate has around 4-5 years of tax experience, knowledge of local regulations, and fluency in English. Join our dynamic team and contribute to enhancing healthcare across the region.

Qualifications

• Around 4 to 5 years of post-qualification tax experience.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional ASEAN languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely preparation and filing of tax returns.
• Prepare tax-related financial reports and disclosures.
• Provide informed tax advice to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams to address tax queries and audits.
• Stay updated on tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Maintain organized tax records.

Skills

Knowledge of tax regulations in ASEAN countries

Proficiency in tax compliance processes

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy

Education

Certified Tax Accountant or equivalent

Tools

Tax software (e.g., SAP)

Job description

Do you want to contribute to the future of healthcare? As Siemens Healthineers values those who dedicate their energy and passion to this cause, our company's name is dedicated to our employees. It's their pioneering spirit, blended with our long history of engineering in the ever-evolving healthcare industry, that truly makes us unique as an employer.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment and the space to stretch beyond your comfort zone to grow both personally and professionally. Sound interesting?

Then come and join our Malaysia team as a Tax Professional to support our Tax Managers in overseeing the end-to-end tax landscape for specific ASEAN countries. The role involves managing tax compliance, reporting, advisory, and related activities, ensuring adherence to local regulations and organizational objectives. This position requires a proactive individual with strong technical expertise and a deep understanding of tax frameworks in ASEAN jurisdictions. The position is primarily based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

1. Tax Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate preparation, filing, and submission of tax returns (e.g., corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax) in compliance with local tax laws in assigned ASEAN countries.
2. Tax Reporting: Prepare and review tax-related financial reports, including tax provisions, reconciliations, and disclosures, ensuring alignment with local and international standards (e.g., IFRS, local GAAP).
3. Tax Advisory: Provide informed tax advice to internal stakeholders, supporting business decisions by analyzing tax implications of transactions, investments, and operational structures.
4. Liaison and Coordination: Collaborate with Tax Managers, external auditors, tax authorities, and consultants to address tax queries, audits, and disputes in assigned jurisdictions.
5. Regulatory Monitoring: Stay updated on tax laws, regulations, and policy changes in ASEAN countries, advising on potential impacts and ensuring compliance.
6. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes, enhance efficiency, and mitigate risks in tax operations and support implementation thereof.
7. Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and organized tax records, ensuring compliance with statutory retention requirements.

To find out more about our specific business, visit our website.

Your qualifications and experience:

• Education: Certified Tax Accountant, Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or a qualified lawyer with tax expertise.
• Experience: Around 4 to 5 years of post-qualification tax experience.

Your attributes and skills:

• Strong knowledge of tax regulations in ASEAN countries.
• Proficiency in tax compliance processes, including corporate tax, VAT/GST, and withholding tax. Familiarity with international tax principles, transfer pricing, and cross-border transactions. Experience with tax software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional ASEAN languages (e.g., Bahasa Malaysia, Thai, Vietnamese) is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel within the ASEAN region as needed.

Our global team consists of 68,000 dedicated employees across more than 70 countries, passionately pushing the boundaries of healthcare to improve lives worldwide. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, image-guided therapy, and cancer care—crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

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