RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage and coordinate tax compliance for selected entities across APAC jurisdiction.
• Ensure and review compliance with tax regulatory and filing requirements
• Manage tax queries, audits, and authority engagements
• Interpreting local and international tax statutes, regulations, and legislation
• Provide guidance and practical advice on local tax issues
• Partner with management in the monitoring and reporting of local tax incentives
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing related to tax matters.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting with an emphasis in tax or other four-year degree with equivalent accounting and tax experience is preferred
• CPA or equivalent accounting certification is preferred
• The candidate should have 6+ years of tax experience, including industry or public accounting/Big 4 experience
• A high level of computer and system skills and excellent communication skills are essential
• High proficiency in spoken and written English
• Experience working in a multi-national environment would be a strong advantage
• Experience working in a tech environment would be an advantage
• Malaysian tax knowledge is required with a strong preference for multi-country/regional tax experience
PERSONAL QUALITIES AND SKILLS:
• Proven ability to effectively manage time, prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work on own initiative, self-starter
• Hands on, flexible approach to work and ability to meet deadlines
• Quick learner with analytical skills and a close attention to detail
• Independently driven with the ability to work as a part of a team in a multi-national environment while maintaining a high degree of professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written in an appropriate manner
• Commitment to doing a first-class job (i.e., accurate, timely and well documented)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting (tax emphasis) or equivalent accounting and tax experience
- CPA or equivalent accounting certification
- 6+ years of tax experience including industry or Big 4/public accounting experience
- High level of computer and system skills
- Excellent written and spoken English proficiency
- Experience with Malaysian tax
- Multi-country/regional tax experience
- Experience working in a multi-national environment
- Experience in a tech environment
- Proven time management, prioritization, and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently, self-starter
- Analytical skills and close attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.
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