Tax Specialist

Comet Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowances

Transport allowances

Toll allowances

Mobile allowance

Car loan interest

Flexi Benefits - health checks, dental

Comprehensive medical insurance

Job summary

Comet Group, a Swiss technology leader, seeks a Tax Specialist for its Penang site. You will manage end-to-end Malaysian and APAC tax compliance, coordinate audits, and drive tax governance with Finance and Shared Service Center teams.

The role requires 6–8 years of corporate tax experience, strong Malaysian tax knowledge, and English fluency. SAP/R3 or S/4HANA and Hyperion skills are a plus. Hybrid work options encouraged.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of corporate tax experience, including Malaysian tax compliance and tax accounting.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian corporate income tax, SST, withholding tax, and transfer pricing.
• Experience with tax audits, tax authorities, and IFRS tax accounting (IAS 12, IFRIC 23).
• Big Four or international firm experience preferred; in-house multinational experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Malaysian and APAC tax compliance, including corporate income tax, tax incentives, tax computations, filings, and tax authority follow-up.
• Prepare quarterly current and deferred tax calculations for IFRS reporting, and assist with tax-related journal entries and reporting.
• Coordinate transfer pricing, indirect taxes, withholding tax, and other tax obligations across jurisdictions.
• Coordinate tax audits and regulatory reviews with external advisers and tax authorities.
• Drive tax governance, calendars, risk escalation, and training for Finance teams.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field

Tools

SAP R/3 or SAP S/4HANA

Hyperion HFM

Job description

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To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for the business area Group Functions at the Penangsite as a

Tax Specialist

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Group Funtions, we support the market-oriented divisions with central services. We work together today on the solutions for tomorrow - in close cooperation with our customers and always with high quality standards.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end Malaysian and APAC tax compliance, including corporate income tax, tax incentives, tax computations, filings, submissions, and follow-up with tax authorities.
• Prepare quarterly current and deferred tax calculations for IFRS reporting, support tax accounting under IAS 12 and IFRIC 23, and assist with tax-related journal entries and reporting.
• Manage transfer pricing, indirect taxes, withholding tax, imported service tax, stamp duty, and e-Invoicing requirements, ensuring accurate and timely compliance across relevant jurisdictions.
• Coordinate tax audits and regulatory reviews, working with external tax advisers, tax authorities, and the Senior Tax Director to prepare audit schedules, responses, supporting documentation, and resolve tax queries.
• Drive tax governance and continuous improvement, maintaining the tax compliance calendar, identifying and escalating tax risks, supporting tax projects, and developing tax processes, controls, and training for Finance and Shared Service Center teams.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field, with 6–8 years of relevant corporate tax experience, including strong Malaysian tax compliance and tax accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian corporate income tax, SST, withholding tax, imported service tax, stamp duty, transfer pricing, tax incentives, and e-Invoicing, with exposure to APAC tax requirements.
• Proven experience with tax audits, tax authorities, tax computations, statutory filings, and IFRS tax accounting, including IAS 12 and IFRIC 23.
• Experience gained in a Big Four or recognized international professional-services firm is strongly preferred; in-house multinational experience is an advantage. SAP R/3 or SAP S/4HANA and Hyperion HFM knowledge are a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a precise and independent working style, strong attention to detail, and fluency in English.

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options and hybrid working
• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest
• Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage