Tax Specialist

Infosys BPM Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys BPM Malaysia is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Analyst / Senior Tax Analyst to manage day-to-day APAC tax operations, including VAT, Sales Tax and Income Tax compliance. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely filings, and collaboration with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting/Taxation with 3+ years in direct/indirect tax, strong knowledge of APAC tax laws, and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Direct Tax and/or Indirect Tax compliance.
• Good understanding of APAC Income Tax laws, tax concepts, VAT, GST, and Sales Tax regulations.
• Experience with a CA firm, tax consultancy, shared services, or outsourcing environment is highly preferred.
• Ability to prepare and review accurate tax returns within tight deadlines.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to leverage online resources effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Attention to Detail

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day tax operations with accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Manage indirect and direct tax processes including VAT, Sales Tax, Income Tax, and statutory tax filings.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of tax returns and filings across assigned jurisdictions.
• Monitor compliance requirements and support tax reporting activities.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive transformation initiatives.
• Act as a knowledge resource for tax processes, policies, and best practices.
• Ensure adherence to documented procedures, internal controls, and client-specific requirements.
• Research tax regulations and stay updated on changes in tax laws and legislation.
• Evaluate the impact of tax regulatory changes and support managers in assessing business implications.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve tax-related queries and issues.
• Ensure all deliverables are completed within agreed timelines and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Tax Analyst / Senior Tax Analyst to join our growing Tax Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day tax activities across various tax processes, including VAT, Sales Tax, Income Tax, and other indirect/direct tax compliance activities for APAC countries.

This role requires strong analytical skills, tax knowledge, process excellence, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day tax operations with accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Manage indirect and direct tax processes including VAT, Sales Tax, Income Tax, and statutory tax filings.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of tax returns and filings across assigned jurisdictions.
• Monitor compliance requirements and support tax reporting activities.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive transformation initiatives.
• Act as a knowledge resource for tax processes, policies, and best practices.
• Ensure adherence to documented procedures, internal controls, and client-specific requirements.
• Research tax regulations and stay updated on changes in tax laws and legislation.
• Evaluate the impact of tax regulatory changes and support managers in assessing business implications.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve tax-related queries and issues.
• Ensure all deliverables are completed within agreed timelines and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or a related field (minimum 15 years of education).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Direct Tax and/or Indirect Tax compliance.
• Good understanding of APAC Income Tax laws, tax concepts, VAT, GST, and Sales Tax regulations.
• Experience with a CA firm, tax consultancy, shared services, or outsourcing environment is highly preferred.
• Ability to prepare and review accurate tax returns within tight deadlines.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to leverage online resources effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Comfortable working in a team-oriented and dynamic environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Attention to Detail

Why Join Us?

Join a dynamic team where you'll gain exposure to diverse APAC tax regulations, contribute to transformation initiatives, and play a key role in delivering high-quality tax compliance and operational excellence.