AVP, Taxation Specialist, Finance & Corporate Services Division

Job Description

The role typically requires a degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or a related discipline, with substantial experience in Malaysian corporate taxation, tax reporting, audits, indirect taxes, and regulatory compliance. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or membership of a recognised tax body are advantageous. The candidate is expected to manage tax computations and filings, advise internal stakeholders on tax matters, support audits and tax investigations, identify compliance risks, and help improve tax processes. Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills are essential. The successful candidate should be commercially aware, highly organised, discreet with confidential information, and capable of working independently while collaborating with finance, legal, business, and regional teams.

Company Info

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-based banking group with operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and other financial centres. Established in 1935, the bank provides personal financial services, commercial and corporate banking, transaction banking, treasury, wealth management, and investment-related services. UOB Malaysia serves individuals, businesses, multinational companies, and institutional clients through branches and digital channels. The group is recognised for its strong presence in Southeast Asia and its focus on responsible banking, long-term customer relationships, risk management, and digital transformation. Its Finance and Corporate Services functions support financial reporting, taxation, governance, regulatory obligations, and effective group-wide operations. The Kuala Lumpur role would offer exposure to a large regional bank and collaboration with local and international stakeholders.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers varied career opportunities in banking, finance, technology, shared services, manufacturing, tourism, and multinational companies. Kuala Lumpur is the main corporate centre, while Penang, Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak also provide growing employment markets. The country combines Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences, reflected in its food, festivals, languages, and welcoming social culture. Urban life is modern and convenient, with generally lower living costs than Singapore, although central Kuala Lumpur can be expensive. Malaysia also offers beaches and islands such as Langkawi, Perhentian, Tioman, and the islands of Sabah. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass; requirements depend on salary, role, and approval by Malaysian authorities. Relocating employees should arrange valid permits, housing, healthcare coverage, banking access, and tax registration. English is widely used in business, while learning basic Malay can ease daily life and integration.