Tax Specialist

Exciting opportunity to join our Renewables team as Tax Specialist, APAC and EU!
 

Job Summary:

The Tax Specialist will be part of the Tax team, responsible for tax compliance matters for the Yinson Renewables (YR) business in Asia Pacific and Europe Region (APAC and EU).

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations internally and externally for YR APAC and EU entities;
• Periodically review tax accounts for YR APAC and EU entities prepared by local consultants or in-house accountants;
• Liaise with local authorities regarding tax audits for YR businesses in APAC and EU regions;
• Advise on cross-border tax matters, including profit repatriation strategies, withholding taxes, and permanent establishment issues;
• Assist in the implementation of Group BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) Pillar 2.0 initiatives;
• Conduct transfer pricing studies and value chain analyses to ensure compliance and optimize tax positions;
• Review and perform preliminary tax due diligence on potential deals to identify tax risks and opportunities;
• Collaborate with various advisers on M&A deals, acquisitions, and divestments to ensure tax-efficient structuring;
• Liaise with local tax authorities to secure applicable incentives and grants (where applicable).
• Manage ad-hoc tax-related matters and perform other tasks as assigned; 
• Monitor and analyze changes in tax laws and regulations in APAC and EU regions;
• Identify and implement improvements in tax processes and controls; and
• Work closely with the wider Finance team to foster a culture of delivery and excellence.
• Other tasks as may be relevant to position/Finance team. 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Accountancy or ACCA / CPA qualification or equivalent;
• Minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience in a Big 4 accounting firm or a large organization with an in-house tax function;
• Experience on the renewables industry is an added advantage;
• Experience in International taxation is an added advantage;
• Ability to interpret the General Ledger and solid understanding of tax accounting;
• Fluent in English, both verbally and written;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment with a high degree of ambiguity;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex matters concisely and effectively across all levels of the organisation.

About Yinson

Yinson, established in 1983, is a world leading energy solutions provider, with a network of over 1,800 employees working in 16 strategic locations worldwide. Yinson currently operates three business divisions - Offshore Production, Renewables and Green Technologies. Yinson Renewables was established in 2019 and has already positioned itself for growth in a rapidly developing market. Yinson's vision for renewables is to be a major IPP, where we will build, own and operate renewable generating assets focusing on onshore solar and wind.

We are a dynamic organisation with great customers, an equal opportunity employer, and a culture where people are valued and empowered to deliver amazing results. We are also growing and looking to hire talented and passionate individuals to join our team!

Why Yinson?

Our global team consists of passionate individuals who are highly skilled in their work, and who share a common vision to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. We are a value-based organisation, meaning that we live and operate by the following values: ROADS - Reliable, Open, Adaptable, Decisive and Sustainable. We offer a host of learning and development opportunities, a safe and reliable working environment, and a competitive compensation package.

Yinson is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees. We strive for an inclusive workforce with employees of different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, perspectives, networks, sexual orientation, functional ability, and language.

Yinson is determined to do our part in the global movement towards a low-carbon, climate resilient environment - In March 2021, we established our Climate Goals to be carbon neutral by 2030 and net zero by 2050. Our climate targets have been set to be fully consistent with the ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement. These form part of Yinson’s overarching sustainability focus that drives us to contribute as much as possible to strengthen the world’s collective foundation for a durable, equitable and sustainable economy.

Applying

If you have the suitable qualifications and skills for this position, please apply as soon as possible by submitting your CV and a cover letter explaining how your background can contribute in this position. Applications are evaluated continuously, and we call in for interviews on an ongoing basis, so do not wait - apply now!