598 Tax jobs in Malaysia

Job Brief

The candidate to support superior in handling tax compliance and advisory engagements for clients including corporate and personal tax computations and tax returns.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate/personal tax computations and tax returns for timeline submission to the tax authorities.
• Monitor the submission of Form CP204 and CP204A
• Attend to correspondences from tax authorities
• Liaise with clients and auditors on tax related issues
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Firm from time to time

Job Requirements

• Recognized University Degree and/or relevant professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in relevant field
• Good communications and analytical skills
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Good personality and positive working attitude

Requisition ID: 59543
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid

• Work Location : 1 Powerhouse, PJ (5mins walk from MRT Bandar Utama)
• Reporting Line : Indirect Tax Compliance Manager EMEA

As the Indirect Tax Compliance Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Indirect Tax Compliance Lead to ensure the organization's adherence to indirect tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions. This is a team player role with scope of indirect tax return preparations, analyzing and managing approvals of workflows that directly impacts indirect tax data, and development of standardized processes to improve compliance and operational efficiency. You will also be instrumental in optimizing end-to-end tax processes, ensuring they are closely aligned with business operations for greater accuracy and efficiency.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and review VAT/GST/sales tax returns and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate application of indirect tax rules to master data.
• Manage tax debtor reports and maintain compliance trackers
• Support tax audits by ensuring timely and accurate data submissions.

Process Optimization & System Management

• Identify and implement process improvements across indirect tax functions.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of SAP and other tax-related systems.
• Collaborate with finance, supply chain, and IT teams to optimize end-to-end tax processes.
• Partner with key stakeholders to address tax-related queries and drive compliance initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in indirect tax compliance, ideally within a multinational corporation or a Big Four firm.
• In-depth knowledge of VAT, GST, and sales tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficient in SAP and advanced Excel functions (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Familiarity with PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, and Visio for reporting and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on optimizing tax processes.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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Requisition ID: 58727
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Work Location : 1 Powerhouse, PJ (5mins walk from MRT Bandar Utama)

Reporting Line : Indirect Tax Compliance Manager EMEA

As the Indirect Tax Compliance Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Indirect Tax Compliance Lead to ensure the organization's adherence to indirect tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions. This is a team player role with scope of indirect tax return preparations, analyzing and managing approvals of workflows that directly impacts indirect tax data, and development of standardized processes to improve compliance and operational efficiency. You will also be instrumental in optimizing end-to-end tax processes, ensuring they are closely aligned with business operations for greater accuracy and efficiency.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and review VAT/GST/sales tax returns and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate application of indirect tax rules to master data.
• Manage tax debtor reports and maintain compliance trackers
• Support tax audits by ensuring timely and accurate data submissions.

Process Optimization & System Management

• Identify and implement process improvements across indirect tax functions.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of SAP and other tax-related systems.
• Collaborate with finance, supply chain, and IT teams to optimize end-to-end tax processes.
• Partner with key stakeholders to address tax-related queries and drive compliance initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in indirect tax compliance, ideally within a multinational corporation or a Big Four firm.
• In-depth knowledge of VAT, GST, and sales tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficient in SAP and advanced Excel functions (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Familiarity with PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, and Visio for reporting and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on optimizing tax processes.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

The Indirect Tax Analyst will be working with Kerry’s growing indirect tax team which is based in Kuala Lumpur. Kerry’s primary ERP system is SAP, with reporting from time to time from other systems and government portals. The indirect tax compliance work will either be done centrally or controlled centrally. Returns currently are mainly of a VAT/GST nature. Indirect tax is a transactional tax and in addition to preparing indirect tax returns, the indirect tax team works with other Kerry functions to ensure that the end-to-end business process is compliant and efficient.

• Prepare to review stage periodic indirect tax returns (usually monthly)
• Prepare or review GST/VAT GL balance sheet account reconciliations and follow up on any open items (monthly)
• Keep Turnover Reconciliation up to date (compare between income in financial statements and sales in indirect tax returns).
• Organise the GST/VAT payments and submit returns from the SSC
• Prepare a monthly GST/VAT debtor report that corresponds with the VAT reconciliations
• Support the Indirect tax Team Lead in relation to standardisation / documentation of processes and controls for Europe indirect tax
• Ad hoc projects associated with indirect tax as needed e.g. audit preparation, process improvement, introduction of new systems e.g. new SAP deployments, acquisitions / disposals
• Assign GST/VAT rates to materials / products in master data workflow
• Review new customer and vendor set ups in master data workflow.

• Good knowledge of SAP
• Regional experience of GST/VAT compliance gained in an MNC or Shared Services environment
• Degree in Accounting/Finance with at least 3-5 years' relevant indirect tax experience
• High level of English language proficiency (spoken and written) as this is most widely used business language.
• Some shift work may be needed during transition periods

At Kerry, we are proud to provide our customers – some of the world’s best-known food, beverage, and pharma brands – with the expertise, insights, and know-how they need to deliver products that people enjoy and feel better about consuming.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

• Work Location: 1 Powerhouse, PJ (5mins walk from MRT Bandar Utama)
• Reporting Line: Indirect Tax Compliance Manager EMEA

As the Indirect Tax Compliance Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Indirect Tax Compliance Lead to ensure the organization's adherence to indirect tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions. This is a team player role with scope of indirect tax return preparations, analyzing and managing approvals of workflows that directly impacts indirect tax data, and development of standardized processes to improve compliance and operational efficiency. You will also be instrumental in optimizing end-to-end tax processes, ensuring they are closely aligned with business operations for greater accuracy and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and review VAT/GST/sales tax returns and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate application of indirect tax rules to master data.
• Manage tax debtor reports and maintain compliance trackers
• Support tax audits by ensuring timely and accurate data submissions.

Process Optimization & System Management

• Identify and implement process improvements across indirect tax functions.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of SAP and other tax-related systems.
• Collaborate with finance, supply chain, and IT teams to optimize end-to-end tax processes.
• Partner with key stakeholders to address tax-related queries and drive compliance initiatives.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in indirect tax compliance, ideally within a multinational corporation or a Big Four firm.
• In-depth knowledge of VAT, GST, and sales tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficient in SAP and advanced Excel functions (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Familiarity with PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, and Visio for reporting and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on optimizing tax processes.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.

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Requisition ID: 60150
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Work Location : 1Powerhouse, PJ (5mins walk from MRT Bandar Utama)
Reporting Line : Indirect Tax Compliance Manager - APAC
Working Hours : 8.30AM - 5.30 PM

As an Indirect Tax Analyst, you will be part of Kerry’s growing indirect tax team, ensuring compliance with VAT, GST, and sales tax regulations across multiple regions. Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will work with Kerry’s primary ERP system (SAP) and other reporting tools, collaborating across business functions to enhance compliance, efficiency, and process improvements. This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to Kerry’s strategic growth by optimizing tax processes within a dynamic, multinational environment.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare periodic indirect tax returns (e.g., VAT/GST/Sales Tax).
• Reconcile GST/VAT/sales tax general ledger accounts and address discrepancies.
• Maintain turnover reconciliations, comparing financial statements with tax filings.
• Organize and process GST/VAT/sales tax payments and submissions.
• Prepare monthly indirect tax debtor reports aligned with reconciliations.

Process & System Enhancement

• Support the standardization and documentation of indirect tax processes for Europe.
• Contribute to audit preparation, process improvements, and system upgrades (e.g., new SAP deployments, acquisitions/disposals).
• Assign appropriate GST/VAT/sales tax rates to materials/products in master data workflow.
• Review new customer and vendor setups for tax accuracy.
• Handle AP workflows and resolve transactional tax-related queries.

Technology & Continuous Improvement

• Work towards automating and streamlining indirect tax processes.
• Stay updated on tax legislation and assist in system modifications to maintain compliance.
• Periodically rotate across different country portfolios to enhance agility and expertise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve system and process issues.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of indirect tax experience, preferably in a multinational or shared services environment.
• Strong knowledge of GST/VAT/sales tax regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (additional languages are a plus).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

EY WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

EY WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Modern tax regulations are highly complex and dynamic. As one of our Global Compliance and Reporting professionals, you'll help clients meet the increasing and ever more complex demand for tax compliance, reporting and advisory services within organisations.

The opportunity

Working as part of a diverse global team, you'll gain the technical knowledge you need to assist clients with demands across the tax lifecycle. You'll also gain valuable wide-ranging experience across industries. We'll help you develop the skills you need for a successful career, and support and encourage you to become a recognised leader in the tax profession. As part of our expansion strategy, we would like to invite you to join this dynamic team.

Your key responsibilities

• You'll contribute technical insights to business tax compliance engagements, prepare income tax returns for organisations in diverse and specialised industries, and prepare estimated tax liabilities to assist clients in meeting their tax payment obligations.
• You'll make sure that the work we deliver is of high quality, uses our global compliance processes and tools, and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer.
• Anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Help to create a positive learning culture, coaching and counselling junior team members to help them develop professionally and personally as an influential member of the team

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in tax compliance or a related field
• Experience in tax compliance for financial services organisation
• Experience in Malaysia Tax Regulations.

Ideally, you’ll also have

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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