Senior Tax Accountant

Reference Number:  2705
Contract Type:  Regular
Working Time:  Full-Time

Hannover Re - with around 3,900 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

 

We are currently hiring a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team based in Malaysian Branch.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and file corporate income tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing and other statutory tax returns.
  • Ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
  • Liaise with external tax consultants and auditors during tax reviews and audits.
  • Maintain tax records and documentation for audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
  • Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on tax implications of business transactions.
  • Assist in transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions.
  • Prepare quarter-end and year-end management reports and attend to any ad hoc requests.
  • Contribute to the overall credit control function for unmatched and long outstanding balances.
  • Liaise with the treasury team on daily operational matters.
  • Engage actively in ad hoc projects, including automation projects.
  • Develop and recommend areas for enhancements and improvements for the current systems and processes to meet the challenges and needs of financial reporting areas.
  • Other ad-hoc tasks assigned by Team Lead/ CFO.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent) is an advantage.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial accounting and tax compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of local tax laws and international tax principles.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL) and programming language (e.g. Python, Java) is a plus.
  • Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
  • Proven problem-solving abilities, relying on sound judgment.
  • Excellent task and time management skills.
  • Ability to adapt to a team environment, providing consistent and collaborative service to the business.
  • Outstanding interpersonal, written, and communication skills, as you will be in constant communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

 

We are #somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome! Apply with just one click on the “Apply now“- button and become part of our diverse team!

 

More on our work environment, your entry opportunities and development prospects can be found at www.hannover-re.com/en/career.