Statutory & Tax Accountant

Introduction
As an accounting analyst at IBM you'll be a key player in all aspects of strategic payments planning. You will make significant contributions to high-profile operational initiatives as the business continues to grow globally.

Your Role and Responsibilities

IBM Accounting Kuala Lumpur (IAKL), which commenced operations in Malaysia in 1994, provides world-class accounting services, demonstrating its outstanding leadership in supporting the Accounting processes and analysis, financial systems and process controls for the Asia Pacific.

• Prepare accurate, timely and compliant annual statutory financial statements
• Perform adequate analysis to ensure the accuracy of the Statutory financial statements
• Prepare accurate and timely tax reports, tax provision file and record the direct tax related adjustments

• Work with PwC/non-PwC auditors to coordinate the statutory and audit related audit work
• Provide Statutory and Direct Tax Accounting support to the IBM stakeholders
• Act as trusted business advisor for Statutory and Direct Tax Accounting matters

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Banking/ Commerce Accounting
• Excellent academic background with either a First Class Honours degree or a strong Second Class Upper Honours (Minimum CGPA 3.0)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Quick learner with the ability to absorb professional knowledge rapidly
• Proficient in IT skills relevant to the job requirements
• Motivated and results-driven individual with a proactive approach
• Position located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Knowledge of additional languages such as Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean is an added advantage.
• 1 - 2 years of audit/tax experience is preferably.