Tax Specialist

Siemens Energy; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company is seeking a Tax Professional in Selangor, Malaysia, to oversee tax compliance and provide strategic advice within the APAC and European regions. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in tax accounting and analytical skills. Responsibilities include liaising with consultants, ensuring tax compliance, and participating in financial closing processes. This role supports the company's vision for sustainable energy and a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Continuous learning opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in general tax and compliance for APAC & European regions.
• Ability to identify potential tax risks and suggest mitigating strategies.
• Proficient in both written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for Tax matters in nominated countries.
• Ensure full corporate tax compliance and prepare tax returns.
• Provide proactive advice to senior management and internal customers.
• Participate in the quarterly closing process, including tax calculations.
• Support preparation of local transfer pricing documentation.

Skills

Tax accounting

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Job description

To act as Tax Professional working within Asia Tax Services Centre (ATC), responsible for a broad range of tax compliance and tax support for nominated countries within APAC & European regions. To provide timely and proactive advice to internal customers and to act as liaison with external consultants and regulatory authorities.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• To work as a member of ATC and collaboratively with regional Country tax functions. This includes being a first point of contact for all Tax matters for nominated countries and act as liaison with external consultants, regulatory authorities, Country Tax team members and Head of ATC.
• To ensure full corporate tax compliance for nominated countries, including submission of tax accounting, WHT compliance, preparation of tax computation/tax return, following up on tax refunds, tax audits etc. Includes Direct and Indirect taxes. Includes co-ordination and review of compliance in foreign jurisdiction of work prepared by external consultants. Data collection and information exchange with external consultants
• To provide timely and proactive advice to senior management and internal customers
• Participate in the quarterly closing process and other processes (e.g. Quarter 3 and year-end closings for reporting purposes) including the calculation of current tax and deferred tax for SE entities.
• Explore tax optimal solutions including tax incentives, treaty relief, tax refunds etc. Support tax excellence focused process improvement.
• Responsible for internal reporting relating to allocated tasks
• To support preparation of local transfer pricing documentation.

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge in general tax and tax accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and able to understand complex business transactions.
• Able to identify potential tax risks and suggest possible solutions / mitigating factors
• Good command of English - both written and verbal

About the Team

Our Corporate and Global Functions are essential in driving the company's strategic initiatives and ensuring operational excellence across various departments, business areas, and regions. These roles support our vision to become the most valued energy technology company in the world. As part of our team, you contribute to our vision by shaping the global energy transition, partnering with our internal and external stakeholders, and conducting business responsibly and in compliance with legal requirements and regulations.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs.

Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.

Employee recognition programs and an encouraging team environment.