Statutory Accountant, APAC

Baxter · Kuala Lumpur

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Role summary

Statutory Accountant role within Baxter's Regional Controlling organization, responsible for ensuring tax and accounting compliance across APAC countries. The position involves managing tax filings, supporting audits, and collaborating with finance and non-finance teams on process improvements and regulatory adherence.

What they're looking for

4-5 years of relevant accounting or tax experience
Master's degree in Finance/Accounting or ACCA/CIMA part-qualified
Proven experience in multinational environments and/or audit
Demonstrated knowledge of indirect taxes and US GAAP
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; JDE, Blackline, W-Desk experience advantageous
Fluent written and spoken English; Mandarin speaker preferred
Willingness to travel internationally and work extended hours during critical periods

What you'll be doing

Ensure tax compliance and timely, accurate filing of tax returns across countries in scope
Support internal and external audits, including audit defense strategy preparation
Monitor indirect tax legislation and assess impact on organizational processes and compliance
Respond to tax-related inquiries from local authorities and internal departments
Collaborate with finance and non-finance teams and external providers on tax process improvements

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