Statutory Accountant, APAC

About the role

Baxter is hiring a Statutory Accountant for its Regional Controlling organization in Kuala Lumpur. The role is part of the regional statutory and tax team and ensures compliance with US GAAP, statutory and tax requirements in the countries in scope. It calls for understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem solving and close collaboration with finance and non-finance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with tax requirements in the countries in scope and file tax returns and tax-related reports accurately and on time.
• Support tax-related internal and external audits, and help prepare audit defence strategy with the regional tax team when needed.
• Respond to ad-hoc tax questions from local authorities and other departments.
• Monitor indirect tax legislation and its impact on the organization and its processes.
• Work with finance and non-finance teams and external providers to improve tax processes and compliance.
• Ensure processes follow company policies, audit requirements and local rules, and support strengthening of financial controls.
• Support local, regional and global projects as required, and act as an active advocate of the finance function.

Required profile

• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Finance/Accounting or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA.
• Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit, and proven experience in indirect taxes.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required; additional hours at critical times such as month-end, and occasionally on public holidays.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Mandarin is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with JDE, Blackline and W-Desk is an advantage.