Operations Tax Associate
On-siteKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job Summary
Prepare monthly indirect tax reports from Oracle Financial Tax Register and reconcile AR/AP transactional data for VAT/GST/ST/JCT filings across Malaysia, Singapore, and the UK. Execute withholding tax compliance by tracking payments, preparing documentation, and ensuring timely submissions in Singapore and Malaysia. Manage Malaysian stamp duty by identifying instruments, preparing returns, and maintaining audit-ready records. Extract, process, and reconcile tax data from Oracle and Coupa systems while performing variance analysis on indirect tax balances. Coordinate with Finance Operations teams, Group Tax, and external advisors (PwC) to resolve exception queries and streamline end-to-end compliance processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related discipline
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting, tax, or audit
Desired Qualifications
- Basic understanding of indirect taxes and/or withholding taxes
- Familiarity with financial systems (e.g. Oracle)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to execute structured, process-driven tasks consistently
- Strong data organisation and structuring capability (incl. large datasets)
- Good analytical skills with ability to derive insights from data
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Proficiency in Excel (data manipulation, reconciliations)
- Exposure to automation tools (e.g. Alteryx), AI tools (e.g. Copilot) and digital processes
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