IBM Tax Analyst – APACJ Direct Centre KL 

Malaysia, Selangor 

88291213

• The Tax Analyst role primarily supports direct tax operations for non-US entities in Asia Pacific.
• The analyst responsibilities focuses on, but are not limited to, preparation of various tax returns and support of the tax calculations for the various income tax returns (Corporate Income Tax (CIT) / Withholding Tax (WHT) on foreign or domestic supplies where applicable, etc.), USGAAP reporting including income tax liability and cash tax forecasts, internal & external audit support.
• The tax analyst is required to analyze and interpret country tax laws and financial data which requires basic accounting knowledge and the application of corporate policies, practices and procedures.
• The analyst interacts with both internal and external stakeholders on tax matters, and works closely with the country tax teams and other IBM support functions, such as accounting and treasury.
• The analyst must maintain controls, audit readiness and compliance including ensuring compliance with IBM’s Tax Controls Framework and Tax Policies.
• The analyst will demonstrate strong communication skills, be committed to meeting all deadlines, prioritize workload, and utilize agile processes, methods and tools.

Job requirements:

• 4 to 5 years relevant tax experience, with emphasis on corporate income taxes, withholding taxes, income tax accounting, and tax operations.
• Candidate should have strong skills and background in tax compliance & tax operations with relevant Big 4 experience. In-house tax experience within a large multinational enterprise is an advantage.
• Candidate should hold formal qualifications in Accounting / Tax (e.g. ACCA, MICPA, CPA, CAANZ, etc).
• Fluent English (spoken and written), additional language skills (e.g. Vietnamese, Thai, Korean) is an advantage.
• Proficient Excel skills, SQL knowledge is an advantage.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and learning agility.