Tax Specialist

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Businesslist in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a skilled Tax Specialist to join its FMCG finance team. You will prepare and review tax returns, manage reporting, and advise on tax planning to optimise financial outcomes.

You will monitor changes in tax laws, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and support audits with thorough documentation. A relevant Accounting or Finance qualification and strong tax knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of local and international tax regulations.
• Experience in tax compliance, reporting and advisory tasks.
• Proficient in using accounting and tax management software.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication to liaise with stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to interpret tax data and identify optimisation opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
• Manage tax reporting processes, including accurate documentation and timely submissions.
• Provide advice on tax-related matters to support business decision-making.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the organisation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address tax queries and audits.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimise financial outcomes.
• Ensure proper maintenance of tax records and documentation for audit purposes.
• Support the Accounting & Finance team with tax-related reconciliations and analysis.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax reporting

Tax advisory

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Tax regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Relevant professional qualification

Tools

Tax management software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
• Manage tax reporting processes, including accurate documentation and timely submissions.
• Provide advice on tax-related matters to support business decision-making.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the organisation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address tax queries and audits.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimise financial outcomes.
• Ensure proper maintenance of tax records and documentation for audit purposes.
• Support the Accounting & Finance team with tax-related reconciliations and analysis.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Tax Specialist should have:

• Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of local and international tax regulations.
• Experience in tax compliance, reporting, and advisory tasks.
• Proficiency in using accounting and tax management software.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under deadlines.
• Good communication skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to interpret tax data and identify optimisation opportunities.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position within the FMCG industry in Kuala Lumpur.
• Opportunities to contribute to tax compliance and optimisation strategies.

Contact Jian Yi Lam
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