This role is that of an individual contributor role based in Malaysia Penang, reporting to the Director Tax & Subsidies in Singapore. The individual is provided with exposure to global tax data preparation and global projects, with opportunity to manage local tax and grant audits to widen exposure.

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Introduction:

This is an individual contributor role based in Penang, Malaysia, reporting to the Director of Tax & Subsidies in Singapore. The role offers exposure to global tax data preparation and global projects, with opportunities to manage local tax and grant audits to broaden professional experience.

Your Job: (Please list 5-10 essential responsibilities of this role)

• Manage and/or execute tax and subsidy strategy. Perform the following in the capacity of an individual contributor:
  -    Involve in company-wide or finance team projects
  -    Use tools (e.g. Alteryx) to prepare/reconcile data, delivering audit-ready datasets.

• Support Malaysia tax compliance.
• Recommend solutions to alleviate or reduce tax burden
• Prepare Malaysia grant submission.
• Manage government and auditors with respect to Malaysia grants.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs 
• Work and collaborate on other projects and/or assignments as needed
• Experience in tax submission for Malaysia

Other Responsibilities: 

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Required Qualifications:

• Education – Degree in accountancy or taxation or professional qualification recognized locally
• Years of Experience – At least 10 years of relevant experience
• Solid background in direct and indirect tax compliance, with experience in handling tax incentives and tax/grant audit.
• Prior experience with SAP, Oracle, Vertex and Alteryx is an added advantage
• Tax experience in a Big 4 public accounting firm is an added advantage.
• Please indicate % of travel – Adhoc basis
• Fluency in English Language – Written & verbal
• Other attributes – team player, hands-on with systems and new technology, strong business/commercial sense, analytical, effective workload prioritization, result-oriented with high levels of drive and initiative, good communication and interpersonal skills

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.