Vice President – Taxation Specialist - Finance & Corporate Services Division

Company: 2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced tax professional to join our Tax Team as a Tax Specialist. This role is responsible for managing corporate income tax compliance, providing tax advisory support, and contributing to transfer pricing and tax-related projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with Malaysian tax regulations while partnering with stakeholders across the business to support strategic and operational tax matters. This position offers excellent exposure to a wide range of tax disciplines, including corporate taxation, transfer pricing, and advisory work. It presents an outstanding opportunity for continuous learning, professional development, and career growth within a dynamic and evolving business
environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete submission of tax returns in compliance with Malaysian tax laws and regulations.

• Provide tax advisory support to business units on transactions, business initiatives, and regulatory requirements.

• Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and tax authorities on tax matters.

• Assist in the preparation, review, and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

• Support tax-related projects, and strategic assignments.

• Monitor developments in tax legislation, assess potential business impacts, and recommend appropriate actions.

• Maintain organized records of tax filings and correspondence.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline and/or a recognized professional qualification.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in corporate tax compliance and advisory.

• Strong technical knowledge of Malaysian tax laws, regulations, and guidelines.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to identify tax risks.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented mindset.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Team player with strong collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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