An exciting Tax Specialist job has just become available at one of the most respected global insurance firms based in Kuala Lumpur.

About the Tax Specialist (Direct & Indirect Tax) Role:
In this business critical role you will assist to manage the tax function by ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and optimise tax efficiency covering direct and indirect tax by liaising closely with tax outsourced partners and external tax consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage local tax reporting to ensure compliance with local statutory requirements. The tax reporting includes review of current tax and deferred tax computation, tax estimates and tax return submissions
• Manage group tax reporting to ensure compliance with the group office’s reporting requirements which includes tax monthly closing and quarterly balance sheet reconciliation
• Manage budget and forecasting for the company’s current and deferred tax for annual budget submissions
• Review in-depth analysis of operating tax rate and effective tax rate monthly analysis
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of Internal Control Financial Reporting (ICFR) for tax process are established
• Collaborate with the leads from other department to provide response/update to group office, external auditors, tax consultant and regulatory bodies on tax-related matters
• Act as the subject-matter expert (SME) and provide feedback/advice to other departments on corporate tax related matters
• Provide timely and accurate update/advice on any changes in corporate tax law to impacted users
• Review the Stamp Duty report, Withholding Tax, and Sales and Services Tax (SST) submissions
• Lead the indirect tax projects due to changes in business operations and tax laws and tax audits
• Liaise with local business group and collating information for SST, withholding tax, and stamp duty documentation per local statutory and regulatory requirements
• Review the balance sheet reconciliation for indirect tax accounts
• Review and provide guidance to other colleagues in preparing the information/documents for indirect tax compliance, disclosure in statutory reports and internal tax reporting
• Support any required ad hoc tasks when necessary and review the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for indirect tax

To succeed in this Tax Specialist (Direct & Indirect Tax) job, you will need to have the ability to work effectively and co-operatively with senior business development teams, across borders and internal matrix.

Key Requirements:

• A recognised degree in accounting or professional accountancy qualification, with at least five years of relevant work experience
• Prior work experience in the insurance industry is an added advantage
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Analytical with good problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

This international insurance firm needs no introduction and is recognised as the leader in their field of expertise. With great clients and known for their corporate entertainment, they have won many awards. The culture is demanding but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude the potential rewards are significant. The firm is also very focused on developing and training their people to the highest standards.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Tax Specialist (Direct & Indirect Tax) role.

Apply today or email me at katrina.lim@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

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