VP1, Senior Tax Specialist, Finance

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About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced tax professional to join our team as a Senior Tax Specialist. This role is responsible for managing direct / indirect tax compliance and advisory, supporting transfer pricing, stamp duty matters and tax-related projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of Malaysian tax regulations and excellent stakeholder management skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the role and contribute to the development of the tax function.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of Tax returns in compliance with Malaysian tax laws.
• Provide Tax advisory to business units on transactions and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with internal departments, external consultants, and tax authorities on tax matters, audits, and queries.
• Assist in the preparation and review of Transfer Pricing documentation, ensuring alignment with the relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Provide Stamp Duty advisory and compliance support for relevant transactions.
• Support tax-related projects and assignments, including process improvements, system enhancements, and tax planning initiatives.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation, assess business impact, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and records for all tax filings, correspondence, and advisory work.

Job Requirements

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications.

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