Dell Sr. Tax Advisor in George Town, Malaysia

Senior Tax Advisor (Malaysian Site)

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepare and complete tax filings and reports, responsible for meeting all required deadlines; Resolve issues and inquiries from both internal and external customers involved with various tax matters. Manage tax audits and maintain professional relationship with the tax authority; Maintain current knowledge of all tax laws affecting the company.

This role primarily focuses on Malaysian Tax portfolio management, and also oversees other South Asia countries’ tax matters. I.e. Vietnam and Cambodia etc.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Preparation and lodgment of local tax filings, including monthly indirect tax returns, withholding tax returns, annual company tax returns and other tax filings; Maintain tax records properly; Ensure the Company’s compliance with tax laws and adherence to internal policies and control/governance;

  • Review quarterly tax provision ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP reporting (i.e. ASC740); review annual tax provision for statutory reporting;

  • Review and advise on Malaysia and overseas WHT application to meet WHT compliance;

  • Preparation and submission of tax instalments; Provide accurate tax payment forecast and coordinate the payment submission ;

  • Provide support to accounting teams regarding tax entries and reconciliation of tax related general ledger accounts;

  • Manage tax inquiries and tax audits conducted by the tax authorities; maintain a professional relationship with audit staff;

  • Provide constructive advice to inquiries raised by internal business stakeholders;

  • Support the preparation of the Transfer Pricing documentations, CbC reporting etc.

  • Monitor and analyze proposed and newly enacted tax legislation, regulations and judicial decisions that impact the company’s operations and financial positions;

  • Provide support for ad hoc tax matters, i.e. tax and business projects.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of related experience in a large MNC and a CPA firm with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Taxation;

  • Solid local tax knowledge and analytical skills; Effective oral and written communication skill;

  • Can-do attitude, well-adapted, being a good team player;

  • Solid problem-solving skill;

  • Excellent time management skill;

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment;