Tax Accountant

Join Our Team

At Cohu Malaysia, we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry. Our mission is to create a dynamic and inclusive work environment where every team member feels a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. By joining us, you will be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking workforce dedicated to shaping the future of technology.

Unleash your Potential

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Tax Accountant to support financial reporting, statutory compliance, and corporate tax activities. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, tax reporting, and accounting records in compliance with regulatory, statutory, and group requirements. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues, strengthen financial controls, and support continuous improvement in financial and tax processes.

Impact You Will Make:

• Preparation of monthly expenses analysis for statutory tax purposes, including forex allocation and segregation of expenses by tax incentive segment.
• Assist in preparation of tax computations and deferred tax computations and ensure compliance with taxation rules, policies and regulations.
• Assist in purchase of audited reports, updating and compilation of benchmarking data for transfer pricing documentation and ensure compliance with transfer pricing rules, policies and regulations.
• Manage contract lifecycle administration via the LinkSquares platform, including uploading of executed agreements and follow-up of pending signatures.
• Manage stamp duty compliance and tracker maintenance.
• Keeping abreast of latest technical updates relating to tax.
• Able to provide tax advisory related work.
• Liaison with tax consultants and authorities where necessary.
• Assist in reconciliation of monthly Custom Compliance Reporting, ensuring accuracy and identifying gaps before final submission.
• Perform other ad-hoc financial analysis and support for special projects, process improvements, and other business needs.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting with at least 3-5 years work experience in tax advisory / compliance work.

• Strong communication skills including business and report writing skills

• Good Microsoft Excel skill (Advanced Level)

• Able to work under pressure environment and adhere to tight dateline reporting.

• Able to work extra hours during financial closing period

• Ability to work flexible hours to support global operations and deadlines.

• Knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS reporting

• Experience with ERP systems or ability to adapt to any automated system is a plus

• Strong attention to details and problem solving abilities

• Ability to wok cross-functionally with General Accounting, Costing, Tax and operational departments

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in a cross-cultural, global setting.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, tax compliance and planning knowledge

• Pro-active and able to work effectively within a multi-functional and cross-culture team

• Possess strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills

• Malaccan, willing to be stationed in Malacca and possess own transport

Why Join Us?

At Cohu Malaysia, we offer a collaborative work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact on our products and processes.

We value our people and offer them:

• Five-Day Work Week
• Flexible Working Arrangement
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Profit Sharing
• Continuous Learning
• Overseas Opportunities

Apply Today!

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and work with a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology, apply now to join Cohu Malaysia as a Tax Accountant!