Altera is seeking a Tax Analyst to join our Global Tax team! This role is ideal for a tax professional with strong technical depth in Consumption Tax (GST/VAT/SST), and Withholding Tax, with a particular emphasis on APAC jurisdictions. You’ll support compliance, reporting, and advisory initiatives across the region, partnering closely with Finance, Controllership, and external advisors to drive accuracy, efficiency, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Compliance - Indirect Tax
- Support the preparation and review of GST,VAT,SST across APAC and EMEA.
- Coordinate with Finance and external advisors to meet filing and payment deadlines.
- Reporting & Process Improvement
- Assist with improvements to tax reporting, compliance workflows, and ERP tax setup.
- Prepare tax reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation for filings and audits.
- Work with Accounting, AP, Procurement, and IT to resolve tax-related queries.
- Tax Advisory & Audit Support
- Assist with day-to-day indirect tax queries, including cross-border transactions.
- Support tax audits and inquiries by gathering information and coordinating with external advisors.
- Broader Tax Exposure
- Support corporate income tax compliance and tax provision activities as needed
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
- 4+ years of progressive corporate tax experience with demonstrated APAC exposure.
- Strong working knowledge of Income Tax, Consumption Tax (GST/VAT), and Withholding Tax.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle/NetSuite) and strong Excel skills; comfort working with large data sets.
- Excellent documentation, organization, and stakeholder communication skills.
Preferred
- Professional designation such as CA/CPA/ACCA/CTA (Malaysia credentials a plus).
- Big 4 or large advisory firm experience (compliance, TP, or indirect tax).
- Experience with tax provisioning (ASC 740/IFRS), automation tools (e.g., Alteryx/Power BI), and SOX/controls environments.
- Prior experience supporting tax audits and managing external advisors.
What You’ll Bring
- A practical, business-oriented approach to tax with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.
- Curiosity to learn, improve processes, and influence cross-functional teams.
Work Model & Travel
- Based in Malaysia (hybrid work model aligned with local office guidance).
- Occasional travel within APAC; limited global travel as needed.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field
- 4+ years of progressive corporate tax experience with demonstrated APAC exposure
- Strong working knowledge of Income Tax, Consumption Tax including GST, VAT, and SST, and Withholding Tax
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
- Excellent documentation, organization, and stakeholder communication skills
- Professional designation such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or CTA; Malaysia credentials are a plus
- Big Four or large advisory firm experience in compliance, transfer pricing, or indirect tax
- Experience with tax provisioning under ASC 740 or IFRS
- Experience with automation tools such as Alteryx or Power BI
- Experience in SOX or controls environments
- Prior experience supporting tax audits and managing external advisors
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement programs are robust, with offerings such as a 401(k) and a pension. This breadth supports long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous, including PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays. Wellness initiatives like gym memberships further support balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave is generous. Family-building support, including fertility benefits and adoption reimbursement, is highlighted as part of the package.
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What We Do
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