Indirect Tax Specialist (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) – Merck Sharp & Dohme
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Financial Services
Role Summary
The Indirect Tax Specialist position is a 12-month fixed-term contract role within a global Tax organization focused on supporting indirect tax activities worldwide. The role involves ensuring compliance with indirect tax laws, accurate filings, documentation, and timely resolution of tax matters. It requires knowledge of indirect tax, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Job Description
The Indirect Tax Specialist (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) is a role within the global Tax organization that supports the company's indirect tax activities worldwide. The role involves ensuring compliance with indirect tax laws, accurate filings, documentation of processes, and timely resolution of indirect tax matters to minimize the tax burden for the organization. It requires demonstrated indirect tax knowledge, analytical skills, and communication capabilities, and includes assisting with aspects such as master data review, transactional inputs, system design, and controls.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a tax function related to indirect taxes is ideal.
Fluent English is required; proficiency in other languages is an advantage.
Experience in an organization providing services across multiple markets or geographies.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills with a proactive work ethic.
Ability to work independently, managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to support tax research and investigation.
Intermediate to advanced PC skills including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with tax determination systems such as Sabrix or Vertex.
SAP experience is desired.
Ability to work independently and support a tax team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
Commitment to education and professional development.
Ability to operate independently and adapt to change or uncertainty.
Team player with focus on collaboration.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Quick Info
Company
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Salary
Undisclosed
Skills Required
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Required Skills
Indirect Tax Compliance Tax Research Analytical Skills Problem Solving SAP Tax Determination Systems (Sabrix
Vertex) MS Excel
Word
Powerpoint Communication Skills
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