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Roland Berger Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Finance Professional (Tax Accounting)

Roland Berger, founded in 1967, is the world's only leading management consultancy of European origin and German roots. We support major international industrial and service companies as well as public institutions in all aspects of corporate management – from strategic alignment to the introduction of new business processes and organizational structures. From the very beginning, we have worked in different languages and cultures. We value different perspectives and approaches and rely on the diversity of our employees. We look for and promote authentic personalities with an entrepreneurial spirit. If you like to take the initiative and want to make a difference as part of a team, you have come to the right place.

In a global management consultancy like Roland Berger, the Global Finance & Controlling Department offers exciting challenges. We advise Roland Berger Group, which is formed by Roland Berger Holding GmbH & Co. KGaA and its worldwide group entities. We focus on a broad variety of accounting and tax topics and are looking for a skilled and experienced tax accounting professional to join our Finance & Controlling (F&C) service hub in Kuala Lumpur. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and monitoring tax accounting activities for a variety of international tax reporting standards across our global organization and will act as an international interface for our global and local F&C colleagues. The role requires a deep understanding of tax accounting principles and the ability to analyze and interpret tax accounts in multiple jurisdictions. You will be part of a highly professional and welcoming team.

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• Collaborate closely with international finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely calculations of current and deferred taxes for quarterly and annual financial closing processes.
• Assist in the preparation of tax provisions for financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of domestic tax profiles and support compliance with local tax and accounting requirements.
• Gather and analyze tax data from global operations, prepare analyses and inputs for various international tax reports (current and deferred taxes, tax rate reconciliations, cash taxes), and provide insights into tax trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate to ensure tax data is reported accurately and consistently, identify opportunities to streamline and improve tax-related processes, and enhance efficiency and timeliness.
• Support global tax reporting and monitoring processes, including transfer pricing and global minimum tax (OECD Pillar 2).
• Assist with international ad hoc projects as needed.

• A degree in economics, finance, accounting, law or similar from a recognized university
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in an international accounting firm or in-house finance/accounting department of an international group of companies, with ability to provide practical solutions
• Basic understanding of tax systems in major jurisdictions, including the ability to compute and report tax provisions and interpret/apply local tax laws
• Strong communication skills, teamwork mindset, high analytical capability, and good understanding of the business
• Knowledge and experience in MS Office, SAP and consolidation tools; proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with other tax accounting software is a plus
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; knowledge of other languages is a plus
• Highest professional standards, including confidentiality

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Finance
• Industries
• Business Consulting and Services

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Assistant Manager, Finance (FICOM Finance & Tax Accounting)

Managing the Finance team to perform book close and financial reporting for Malaysia legal entity CMA CGM FiCOM Sdn. Bhd. (FiCOM) and oversee a tax accounting team who responsible for the preparation of Singapore GST returns for designated Singapore entities.

Key Result Areas

Key support Finance Manager (FM) in managing the team:

FiCOM Finance (CMA CGM FICOM)

Overseeing the legal organization structure set up in Malaysia i.e. CMA CGM FICOM Sdn Bhd (FiCOM) to ensure that equity shareholdings, legal and statutory requirements are maintained at all time to satisfy condition set by local authorities. This cover FiCOM centre.

Maintain internal control structure and to ensure that the FiCOM’s books and records are fairly stated and fulfils audit and local tax requirement. This includes co-coordinating the yearly audit and tax submission exercise.

Maintain proper record of service agreements and to ensure proper documentation of agreements on shared services.

Ensure that corporate reporting requirements on period close and year end external audit package are submitted on time.

Supervise the team to provide quality support based on respective process owners’ requirements, including setting up of new cost centres, clearing of ICO, presentation slides and all expects of Regional and Head Office (HO) reporting queries and requirements.

Support centre’s projects and process improvement initiatives.

Tax Accounting

Lead and mentor a team to ensure timely and accurate preparation of quarterly GST returns for the designated Singapore entities.

Foster collaboration among stakeholders to resolve issues promptly and effectively.

Oversee trend analysis and provide strategic insights on quarter-to-quarter (QtQ) and year-to-year (YtY) variances.

Job Responsibilities:

FiCOM Finance (CMA CGM FiCOM)

• Ensure the monthly period close process is in line with the timeline set by HO.
• Review the monthly journal entries, all schedules, reports and balance sheet reconciliation are prepared accurately and timely by the team lead.
• Review the monthly accounting and performance reports to respective process owners and highlight key variances.
• Monitor, guide, motivate and provide advice to the team member in preparing the journal entries and monthly schedules/reports.
• Monitor bank balance and ensure sufficient cashflow in FiCOM.
• Monitor and provide guidance to analyst in preparing cashflow forecast and ensure the cashflow forecast submitted and approved.
• Adhere to Budgetary Planning procedure rolled out by HO and coordinate with all departments for budgetary process inclusive of CAPEX.
• Align Budgetary and Forecasting processes with centre and corporate requirements.
• Ensure audited accounts, tax filing and transfer pricing documentation are filed after financial year end in compliance with local statutory requirements.
• Ensure process documentations are updated for all processes.
• Ensure updated chargeback mechanism is in line with respective service agreements.
• Submit tax forecasts and estimations timely to minimize tax exposure and penalties.
• Review the new local statutory filing requirements, including e-Invoice and Tax Pillar 2.
• Recommend and lead process improvements, including the digitization and automation of work processes where appropriate.
• Support Management with ad-hoc requests.

Tax Accounting

• Review and manage the filing of GST returns and related reporting obligations, providing guidance to team member.
• Collaborate with Finance Transformation teams on automating work processes related to GST return preparation and filing as necessary, leading change management initiatives within the team.
• Develop and recommend improvements to the GST compliance process and implement these changes to enhance team efficiency.
• Address queries from IRAS, coordinating with relevant staff and management to resolve them, and ensuring team readiness for compliance inquiries.
• Stay informed about relevant tax law changes, update management, and ensure timely and accurate implementation within the GST returns, guiding the team through transitions.
• Become a subject matter expert in the medium to long term, providing support and advice on Singapore GST-related matters, including any ad hoc requests, and mentoring team members to develop their expertise.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Accountancy / Finance or holder of a recognized professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA & etc.)
• Minimum 5 to 6 years related / commercial / shared service centre / audit experience in accounting and finance field in various industries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Power point).
• Proficiency in accounting applications (E.g. SAP or other similar ERP system).
• Financial Auditing and Tax Knowledge
• Possess strong supervisory, organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Financial reporting and analysis skills.
• Proactive and able to drive and execute financial programs with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lead teams to drive both company and personal initiatives to successful completion.
• Strong communications skills – spoken and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Financial Reports: Consolidate, prepare, review, and submit financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other required reports.
• Analyze Financial Data: Review and analyze quarterly and annual financial statements, conducting actual to budget variance analysis.
• Compliance: Ensure all financial reporting complies with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist with Budgeting and Forecasting: Support budget preparation and financial forecasting activities.
• Support Audits: Assist with internal and external audits.
• Provide Insights: Analyze business operations, market trends, and investment risks to provide strategic recommendations.
• Train and Mentor: May be involved in training, coaching, and mentoring junior staff within the department.

• Education: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Relevant experience in financial reporting, accounting, or a related field is often required, with more senior roles requiring more years of experience.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, and knowledge of relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP) and regulations.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

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We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future.

We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress.

Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

Objectives of the Position:

• Independently in delivering Financial Reporting services to BSSCKL's customers in accordance with established Financial Reporting processes and work procedures and in compliance with BASF policies & guidelines, internal control requirements, local company legal and statutory requirements.

• Ensure that timelines and quality meet the agreed service levels and targets.

• To support and provide guidance to Analysts in performing Financial Reporting tasks.
• To back up, assist with and perform Financial Reporting tasks as required.

Main Tasks:

Functional Tasks (including but not limited to):

• Independently provide Financial Reporting transaction processing support and ensuring delivery quality in terms of accuracy, completeness and timeliness on daily basis.
• Perform and analyse booking of accounting transactions, fixed asset transactions, master data maintenance and account reconciliation including account clearing.
• Perform analytical review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet, trend analysis and transaction posting checks.
• Prepare and coordinate for month-end, quarter-end, year-end and statutory financial reports for BASF companies across Asia Pacific on timely, accurate and complete basis. This would include reports for group reporting, internal management reporting, statutory reporting as well as any agreed ad hoc reports required e.g. audit schedules, tax schedules etc.
• Trouble shoot and liaise with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues and queries related to Financial Reporting processes.
• Contribute or participate in working groups (i.e. Smart Close, Final Sprint, RRM, CbCR & etc.) with specific expertise knowledge.
• Perform back up and other duties as and when required or delegated.

Compliance and Quality:

• Participate in any compliance audits and respond to audit queries.
• Responsible in ensuring all work documentations and work processes are updated in compliance to BASF policies & guidelines, Financial Reporting Compliance requirements, local company legal and statutory requirements.

Continuous Improvement and Projects:

• Identify, recommend and implement solutions for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Contribute and drive the implementation of project initiatives e.g. technology enhancement, internal control, merger and acquisition etc.
• Lead local projects and participate in regional projects.

Knowledge Management:

• Contribute inputs to maintain and update a set of comprehensive and complete training materials of Financial Reporting functional training.
• Contribute to Financial Reporting internal control measures.
• Contribute to knowledge database by updating company specific procedures and issue logs (including resolution and preventive action) to facilitate continuous learning, development and knowledge retention.
• Support new and existing team members through effective knowledge transfer and sharing of best practice for sustainable development of knowledge within the team.
• Conduct functional training in accordance with established training structure (when necessary).

Frequent collaboration with relevant stakeholders:

• Counterparts in BASF companies, internal/external auditors, external consultants and BSSCKL cross functional units.
• Specialists, Experts, Assistant Managers, Managers, Department Head, Analysts and peers.
• Corporate Finance unit.
• Global Financial Reporting functional units.

Degree of Supervision Required in the job: Work with minimal supervision.

Minimum Education and Qualification Required for the Position

Education:

• University degree in finance and accounting or business studies; and/or
• Chartered or Certified Professional Accountant or equivalent.

Working Experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experiences in Financial Reporting or other accounting function. Competent candidates with lesser years of experience are considerable.
• Preferably experience working in SAP system or other major ERP system's work environment.
• Experience in a shared service or business process outsourcing engagement will be an added advantage.
• Experience working in a MNC or Malaysian Public listed company preferred.

Technical & Professional Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of Financial Reporting and other accounting functions.
• Knowledge and experience of MS office tools.
• Proficiency in English and other language required with good communication skill.

The BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur (BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd) is strategically located in the capital city of Malaysia. Since its inception in 2005, the hub has expanded from 130 employees to over 1,300 employees currently and is expected to keep growing. As an ISO 9001:2005 certified organization, the Service Hub Kuala Lumpur is committed to delivering high quality expertise and services in finance, people, supply chain, EHSQ (environment, health, safety, quality), product safety and digital. We take pride in providing our business services to BASF companies and affiliates across 20 markets in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Moreover, we offer our services in 8 different languages to cater to the diverse needs of our stakeholders. Our focus on competency and technology-driven solutions allows us to consistently deliver exceptional services, thereby contributing to the success of our businesses. BASF also has two other regional hubs located in Berlin, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay, which cover the European and American regions.

BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur was recognized with nine prestigious awards in 2024, reflecting its commitment to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and empowering workplace. These awards include winning the title of Operational Excellence in HR at the GBS Asia Awards 2024, multiple accolades at the Life at Work Awards 2024, where the hub was recognized as First Runner-up for Workplace Excellence (International Organization) and CEO Champion (International Organization), as well as Second Runner-up for Best International Organization. The hub also won the title for Excellence in Learning Tech Advancement System and a Certificate of Excellence in Talent Management and Leadership at the HRD Awards 2024. Furthermore, the hub secured a Bronze Award for Excellence in Digital Transformation at the HR Excellence Awards 2024 and received a Bronze Award for Human Resources Impact and an Honorary Award for Creative Talent Management Impact at the SSON Impact Awards Asia 2024.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers' green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information

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This company is a global MNC Shared Services Centre, providing end-to-end support across Finance, HR, and Operations. Serving regions including APAC, EMEA, and the Americas, we enable business excellence through standardized processes, automation, and cross-border collaboration.

Key Responsibilities :
Month-End and Year-End Close

• Execute journal entries (accruals, reclasses, prepayments) and ensure timely month-end closing.
• Prepare and post intercompany transactions and adjustments.

General Ledger Management

• Maintain GL integrity and perform regular reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS or local GAAP.
• Assist in chart of accounts maintenance and updates.

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and follow up on open items.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analysis, and support reporting packs for regional/global finance.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and SOX (if applicable).
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to queries.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Liaise with AP, AR, FP&A, and local finance teams for alignment and issue resolution.
• Identify and support process improvements and automation initiatives (e.g. RPA, ERP upgrades).

Salary Range :
MYR8,000 to MYR12,000

Requirements

Education:
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Professional Qualification:
ACCA / CPA / CIMA (Fully qualified preferred).

Experience:
5 -8 years in GL or RTR functions, preferably in a Shared Services or MNC environment.

Tools:
SAP, Oracle, or other ERP experience; Excel proficiency (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).

Soft Skills:
Analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative.

Languages:
English, Bahasa Malaysia ( Mandarin/Korean/ Japanese speaker will be added advantage)

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future.

We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress.

Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

Objectives of the Position

• Deliver Financial Reporting services to BSSCKL 's customers in accordance with established Financial Reporting processes and work procedures and in compliance with BASF policies & guidelines, Internal Control requirements, local company legal and statutory requirements.
• Ensure that timelines and quality meet the agreed service levels and targets.
• To back up, assist with and perform Financial Reporting tasks as required.

Main Tasks
Functional Tasks (including but not limited to)

• Provide Financial Reporting transaction processing support and ensuring delivery quality in terms of accuracy, completeness and timeliness on daily basis.
• Perform and analyze booking of accounting transactions and fixed asset transactions, master data maintenance, workings and account reconciliation including account clearing.
• Prepare month-end, quarter-end, year-end and statutory financial reports for BASF companies across Asia Pacific on timely, accurate and complete basis. This would include reports for group reporting, internal management reporting, statutory reporting as well as any agreed ad hoc reports required e.g. audit schedules, tax schedules etc.
• Perform analytical review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet, trend analysis, cost center checks and transaction posting checks.
• Trouble shoot and and liaise with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues and queries related to Financial Reporting processes.
• Participate and contribute in working groups with specific expertise knowledge.
• Perform back up and other duties as and when required or delegated.

Compliance & Quality

• Participate in any compliance audits and respond to audit queries.
• Support in ensuring all work documentations and work processes are updated in compliance to BASF policies & guidelines, Financial Reporting Compliance requirements, local company legal and statutory requirements.

Continuous Improvement and Projects

• Identify, recommend and implement solutions for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assist and support the implementation of project initiatives e.g. technology enhancement, internal control, merger and acquisition etc.

Knowledge Management

• Contribute inputs to maintain and update a set of comprehensive and complete training materials of Financial Reporting functional training.
• Participate in functional training in accordance with established training structure.
• Contribute to knowledge database by updating company specific procedures and issue logs (including resolution and preventive action) to facilitate continuous learning, development and knowledge retention.
• Support new and existing team members through effective knowledge transfer and sharing of best practice for sustainable development of knowledge within the team.

Frequent collaboration with relevant stakeholders

• Counterparts in BASF companies, internal/external auditors, external consultants and BSSCKL cross functional units
• Corporate Finance unit
• Global Financial Reporting functional units

Requirements
Education

• University degree in finance and accounting or business studies; and/or
• Chartered or Certified Professional Accountant or equivalent

Working Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experiences in Financial Reporting or other accounting functions. Competent candidates with lesser years of experience are considerable.
• Preferably experience working in SAP system or other major ERP system's work environment
• Experience in a shared service or business process outsourcing engagement will be an added advantage.
• Experience working in a MNC or Malaysian Public listed company preferred.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of Financial Reporting and other accounting functions
• Knowledge and experience of MS office tools
• Proficiency in English and other language required with good communication skill

The BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur (BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd) is strategically located in the capital city of Malaysia. Since its inception in 2005, the hub has expanded from 130 employees to over 1,300 employees currently and is expected to keep growing. As an ISO 9001:2005 certified organization, the Service Hub Kuala Lumpur is committed to delivering high quality expertise and services in finance, people, supply chain, EHSQ (environment, health, safety, quality), product safety and digital. We take pride in providing our business services to BASF companies and affiliates across 20 markets in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Moreover, we offer our services in 8 different languages to cater to the diverse needs of our stakeholders. Our focus on competency and technology-driven solutions allows us to consistently deliver exceptional services, thereby contributing to the success of our businesses. BASF also has two other regional hubs located in Berlin, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay, which cover the European and American regions.

BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur was recognized with nine prestigious awards in 2024, reflecting its commitment to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and empowering workplace. These awards include winning the title of Operational Excellence in HR at the GBS Asia Awards 2024, multiple accolades at the Life at Work Awards 2024, where the hub was recognized as First Runner-up for Workplace Excellence (International Organization) and CEO Champion (International Organization), as well as Second Runner-up for Best International Organization. The hub also won the title for Excellence in Learning Tech Advancement System and a Certificate of Excellence in Talent Management and Leadership at the HRD Awards 2024. Furthermore, the hub secured a Bronze Award for Excellence in Digital Transformation at the HR Excellence Awards 2024 and received a Bronze Award for Human Resources Impact and an Honorary Award for Creative Talent Management Impact at the SSON Impact Awards Asia 2024.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers' green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Financial Reports:
  Consolidate, prepare, review, and submit financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other required reports.
• Analyze Financial Data:
  Review and analyze quarterly and annual financial statements, conducting actual to budget variance analysis.
• Compliance:
  Ensure all financial reporting complies with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist with Budgeting and Forecasting:
  Support budget preparation and financial forecasting activities.
• Support Audits:
  Assist with internal and external audits.
• Provide Insights:
  Analyze business operations, market trends, and investment risks to provide strategic recommendations.
• Train and Mentor:
  May be involved in training, coaching, and mentoring junior staff within the department.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

• Relevant experience in financial reporting, accounting, or a related field is often required, with more senior roles requiring more years of experience.

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, and knowledge of relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP) and regulations.