Tax specialist

VAT Vakuumventile AG; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Penang is seeking a Tax Specialist who will manage tax compliance and reporting across Asia. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in tax with strong knowledge of international tax regulations. This role involves collaboration with finance teams and continuous process improvement in tax functions.

Benefits

Career and personal development opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Fair pay for equal work

Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience with 3+ years in tax in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian and international tax regulations.
• Experience with tax reporting, compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with strategic and operational tax duties.
• Serve as a point of contact for local Finance teams.
• Support preparation of transfer pricing documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Tax regulations knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation

Job description

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Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition:this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

General Summary (Role summary and objectives/ description of the role)

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Tax Specialist to join our growing multinational group. You will support group-wide and regional tax activities, deliver effective tax advisory to our Finance teams across Asia, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our tax function.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the Head of Group Tax (Switzerland): Assist with strategic and operational tax duties, providing timely input and analysis on international tax matters
• Business Partnership in Asia: Serve as a key point of contact for local Finance teams in Asia, delivering guidance on direct and indirect tax issues, projects, local tax compliance and tax audit support
• Transfer Pricing: Support the preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreements, coordinate with external advisors and assist with transfer pricing planning and analysis
• Tax Reporting and Compliance: Support group and local tax compliance and ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with local, regional, and international requirements
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline, digitize, and improve group tax processes and controls, leveraging best practices and technology
• Tax Transparency and Governance: Contribute to the development of group tax policies, internal controls, and documentation to ensure compliance with tax transparency initiatives and regulatory requirements
• Tax Risk Management: Assist in identifying, documenting, and monitoring tax risks, and support the implementation of mitigation measures
• Indirect Taxes: Provide advice and support on VAT/GST and other indirect tax matters impacting group operations in Asia and globally
• Training & Internal Communication: Help develop and deliver tax-related training sessions for finance and non-finance staff in Asia and globally

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field;
• 8 years+ work experience with minimum 3 years of relevant experience in tax within an international or multinational environment (either in-house or with a Big 4 firm)
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian and Asian/international tax regulations, including transfer pricing, direct and indirect taxes
• Experience with tax reporting, compliance and risk management
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with remote supervision, as well as collaboratively within a global finance team
• Fluency in English (verbal and written); proficiency in additional Asian languages is a plus
• Proactive, hands-on, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards

Preferred Qualification

• Additional tax or accounting certifications (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CTIM) are an advantage

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.