AVP, Taxation Specialist, Finance & Corporate Services Division

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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.

About the employer

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.