Statutory Senior Accountant, APAC (Contract)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Company

Healthcare company focused on delivering medical products and solutions that help save and sustain lives.

What you will do

• Ensure statutory and tax compliance for entities across the APAC region.
• Prepare timely and accurate tax returns and tax-related reports.
• Support tax audits, audit defense activities, and responses to local authorities.
• Monitor indirect tax legislation and assess its impact on processes and entities.
• Strengthen financial processes and controls in line with company policies, audit requirements, and local regulations.
• Contribute financial expertise to regional and global projects and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in accounting, tax, multinational organizations, and/or audit.
• Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA.
• Proven experience with indirect taxes and good knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong communication, reporting, and collaboration skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent written and spoken English required.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally; additional hours may be required during month-end and exceptional public-holiday periods.

Nice to have

• Experience with JDE, BlackLine, and W-Desk.
• Mandarin language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• One-year contract covering maternity leave.
• Collaborative finance environment with regional and global stakeholders.
• Work focused on accountability, process efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process.