Tax and Compliance Specialist at Ideagen

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Tax, Statutory Compliance, Tax Computations, Income Tax Returns, SST Filings, Transfer Pricing Documentation, E-invoicing, Tax Legislation Monitoring, Tax Governance, Tax Provisioning, Petty Cash Administration, Credit Card Management, Business Licence Applications, Fixed Asset Register, Corporate Income Tax Returns, Indirect Tax Compliance

Industry

Software Development

Description

About Us Location - Shah Alam, Selangor Level - Intermediate Function - Product R&D Working Pattern - Hybrid (three days per week in office) Benefits - Benefits at Ideagen Salary - this will be discussed at the next stage of the process, if you do have any questions please feel free to reach out! We are seeking an experienced Tax and Compliance Specialist to join a fast-growing multinational SaaS company. This is a regional tax role based in Malaysia, with responsibilities split approximately: • 50% – Malaysia company tax and statutory compliance, and • 50% – supporting the Head of Tax for the ANZ region (Australia & New Zealand) on a broad range of tax compliance and reporting matters. The role offers strong exposure to cross-border and regional corporate and tax compliance in a dynamic, technology-driven environment. Responsibilities Manage full Malaysia corporate, tax, and statutory compliance, including preparing tax computations, coordinating income tax returns with tax agents, handling SST filings, maintaining transfer pricing documentation, supporting audits, overseeing e‑invoicing requirements, and ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and company‑secretarial obligations. Monitor Malaysian tax legislation changes, assess business impact, and maintain adherence to internal tax governance, documentation standards, and tax provisioning/reconciliation requirements. Provide operational finance support such as petty cash administration, credit‑card facility management, business licence applications, fixed‑asset register maintenance, and ensuring accounting records are accurate, complete, and properly reported. Support ANZ regional tax compliance activities under the Head of Tax, including preparation and review of corporate income tax returns, tax calculations, workpapers, deferred tax schedules, and tax provisioning. Assist with GST and other indirect tax compliance requirements for ANZ, including reconciliations and submission support. Contribute to cross‑border reporting by gathering data from finance teams, coordinating with external advisors, and supporting group reporting across the ANZ and APAC regions. Support regional transfer pricing documentation and assist with APAC tax authority queries, reviews, and audits. Drive improvements and standardisation of regional tax processes across ANZ and wider APAC operations. Skills and Experience 4+ years of hands‑on experience in Malaysian corporate finance, corporate tax, compliance, and advisory, with exposure to international tax compliance gained in public practice and/or in‑house roles. Prior experience supporting Australian tax compliance is a strong advantage. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple countries and time zones. Strong organisational capability with the capacity to manage multiple deadlines concurrently. High attention to detail combined with a practical, solutions‑oriented approach to problem‑solving. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience). Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CTA (completed or in progress) are highly regarded. About Ideagen Ideagen is the invisible force behind many things we rely on every day - from keeping airplanes soaring in the sky, to ensuring the food on our tables is safe, to helping doctors and nurses care for the sick. So, when you think of Ideagen, think of it as the silent teammate that's always working behind the scenes to help those people who make our lives safer and better. Everyday millions of people are kept safe using Ideagen software. We have offices all over the world including America, Australia, Malaysia and India with people doing lots of different and exciting jobs. We're building a future-ready team, and AI is part of how we work smarter. If you're curious, adaptable and open to using AI to improve how you work, you'll thrive at Ideagen! What is next? If your application meets the requirements for this role, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. To ensure a flexible and inclusive process, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments by contacting us at recruitment@ideagen.com. All matters will be treated with strict confidence. At Ideagen, we value the importance of work-life balance and welcome candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. If this is something you are interested in, please let us know during the application process. Enhance your career and make the world a safer place! #LI-SA1 #LI-FullTime

Responsibilities

The role primarily involves managing full Malaysian corporate tax and statutory compliance, including preparing computations, handling SST, and maintaining transfer pricing documentation. Additionally, the specialist will support the Head of Tax for the ANZ region on various compliance and reporting matters.