Senior Tax Specialist

This position will execute tax activities and supports legal development monitoring within the Book-2-Close operational line, ensuring delivery according to SLAs, KPIs, work instructions and controls. The role handles day-to-day indirect tax tasks OR corporate tax with a focus on more complex and higher-value cases, resolves operational exceptions, serves as a point of reference for junior colleagues, and contributes to continuous improvement working closely with Group Tax.

Indirect Tax Operations & Compliance

• Manage day-to-day indirect tax activities, including tax return preparation and filing, tax reconciliations, Intrastat and EC Sales reporting.
• Support local indirect tax audits and respond to tax-related queries and issues.
• Ensure all tax activities are completed accurately and on time, in line with internal processes, SLAs and statutory deadlines.
• Monitor tax requirements and ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.
• Handle operational issues and escalate complex or recurring matters to the relevant stakeholders.
• Support junior team members by providing guidance on more complex tax matters.

Process Improvement

• Support the standardisation and improvement of indirect tax processes together with the Group Tax team.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and support the implementation of new tax requirements.
• Assist with the implementation of new systems, tools and process changes.
• Participate in testing, pilot programmes and training for new tax processes and systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and operational efficiency.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with the Group Tax and Indirect Tax teams to ensure consistent tax processes and compliance.
• Collaborate with finance and other internal teams to ensure smooth tax operations.
• Liaise with tax authorities, auditors and external consultants when required.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on tax implications and compliance requirements.
• Ensure tax activities are aligned with monthly closing and reporting deadlines.

Education

• University degree Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Law, or related fields
• Advanced certifications in Tax (e.g., CTA, CTP, ATP, CPA, CTA, ACCA, or equivalent) are advantageous
• Relevant vocational education with significant experience may be considered

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in a process- or function-related operational role
• Experience working with SAP and tax/reporting systems (e.g., OneStream)
• Experience performing root-cause analysis and supporting system/process improvement initiatives, including change management (i.e., end user training) system/process improvement initiatives, including change management (i.e., end user training)

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C