Senior Specialist Indirect Tax

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MYS
In-Office
Senior level
Pharmaceutical • Agriculture • Chemical • Industrial
The Role
Execute indirect tax returns, reconciliations, audits, Intrastat and EC Sales reporting. Resolve operational issues, monitor KPIs and SLAs, support legal compliance, and contribute to tax process standardization, system changes, testing, training, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with Group Tax, finance stakeholders, auditors, consultants, and tax authorities while providing guidance to junior colleagues.
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Service Performance and Issue Resolution 

  • Execute daily Indirect Tax operational tasks (e.g., preparation of indirect tax returns, filing of indirect tax returns, conduction of indirect tax reconciliations, support in handling local indirect tax audits and performance of tax Intrastat and EC Sales local reportings), including more complex or higher-value cases, as well as supporting the monitoring of legal requirements, ensuring timely and accurate execution according to defined work instructions and SLAs 

  • Monitor own KPIs and SLAs and take corrective actions in case of deviations 

  • Handle operational issues and exceptions and ensure timely resolution 

  • Escalate structural issues, risks, and recurring defects to the relevant stakeholders 

  • Act as a first point of contact for operational queries from junior colleagues and provide informal guidance on complex topics 

  • Ensure timely execution of Tax activities aligned with closing calendars and reporting deadlines 

 

Process Improvement and Standardization  

  • Support standardization and continuous improvement of Indirect Tax processes and procedures jointly with Group Tax (Headquarter) 

  • Support the monitoring of legal developments (e.g., new tax regulations and subsequent implementation) 

  • Work closely with the B2C process management team and Group Tax (Headquarter) to support continuous improvement of underlying processes 

  • Support the rollout of new or changed process designs, systems and tools into the operational line (e.g., support system upgrades and other change management projects) working closely with the OS&S Transform layer 

  • Collect improvement ideas and contribute to the operational improvement backlog 

  • Participate in pilot activities, testing, and training related to changes impacting the operational line 

  • Ensure adherence to compliance standards including local and international tax regulations, accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP), and audit requirements 

 

Stakeholder Management and Communication 

  • Collaborate with the Indirect Tax Manager to ensure alignment between execution and operational targets 

  • Work in close partnership with Group Tax ensuring consistency in operations, compliance and reporting 

  • Engage with Specialists and Team Leads within Book-2-Close and adjacent processes to ensure coordinated service delivery 

  • Liaise with local tax authorities, auditors, and external consultants as required 

  • Communicate effectively with internal business units on tax implications and compliance requirements 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Education  

  • University degree Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Law, or related fields  

  • Advanced certifications in Tax (e.g., CTA, CTP, ATP, CPA, CTA, ACCA, or equivalent) are advantageous  

  • Relevant vocational education with significant experience may be considered 

Experience 

  • 3–5 years of experience in a process- or function-related operational role 

  • Experience working with SAP and tax/reporting systems (e.g., OneStream) 

  • Experience performing root-cause analysis and supporting system/process improvement initiatives, including change management (i.e., end user training) 

Knowledge and skills 

  • Strong attention to detail for financial documentation and closing evidence 

  • Ability to handle confidential financial records securely 

  • Comfortable coordinating with Controlling, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other finance stakeholders 

  • Knowledge of tax compliance, local tax laws and international tax regulations, tax audits, and regulatory reporting 

Other requirements   

  • Solid knowledge of indirect taxes in multiple legislations, transfer pricing, and tax risk management processes 

  • Proficiency in SAP, tax systems, reporting tools (e.g., OneStream) and workflows 

  • Knowledge of internal controls and audit compliance requirements 

  • Knowledge of global tax regulatory developments, BEPS / GloBE / Pillar 2 regulations, and accounting standards 

Skills Required

  • University degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Law, or a related field
  • Relevant vocational education with significant experience may be considered
  • 3–5 years of experience in a process- or function-related operational role
  • Experience working with SAP and tax/reporting systems such as OneStream
  • Experience with root-cause analysis and system/process improvement initiatives, including change management and end-user training
  • Strong attention to detail for financial documentation and closing evidence
  • Ability to handle confidential financial records securely
  • Ability to coordinate with Controlling, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other finance stakeholders
  • Knowledge of tax compliance, local tax laws, international tax regulations, tax audits, and regulatory reporting
  • Solid knowledge of indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions, transfer pricing, and tax risk management processes
  • Proficiency in SAP, tax systems, reporting tools, and workflows
  • Knowledge of internal controls and audit compliance requirements
  • Knowledge of global tax regulatory developments, BEPS, GloBE, Pillar 2 regulations, and accounting standards
  • Advanced tax certification such as CTA, CTP, ATP, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent
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The Company
HQ: Oftringen
9,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1884

What We Do

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals, primarily fillers and pigments derived from calcium carbonate and dolomite, and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. The company operates across diverse sectors, including construction, polymers, pulp and paper, agriculture, and life sciences. It provides high-purity minerals and specialty ingredients designed to improve process efficiency and performance for customers in over 50 countries.

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