Job Summary

Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Finance: Empowering strategic decisions through expertise; fueling sustainable growth by delivering insights, managing risk and driving value across global operations.

The role is based in Bandar Utama, Malaysia (hybrid role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Oversee IFF’s tax compliance across Greater Asia, including data collection, reviewing tax returns, and coordinating with tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate filings.
Manage the tax provision process for assigned countries, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate standards.
Serve as the primary tax contact for external advisors and local tax authorities, handling audits and other tax-related inquiries.
Provide strategic tax advice to business units and proactively communicate changes in tax legislation and their implications.
Identify opportunities for tax efficiencies and lead implementation of approved tax planning initiatives.
Support the global transfer pricing team in monitoring policy adherence, executing transfer pricing processes, and ensuring local compliance.
Represent the Asia region in global tax planning and M&A initiatives, contributing regional insights and expertise.
Recommend enhancements to tax-related systems and internal controls to improve efficiency and compliance.
Identify and mitigate tax risks, ensuring adherence to IFF’s tax governance and risk management frameworks.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent are highly valued.
8+ years experience within a multinational business and legal or accounting firm experience.
Strong understanding of Southeast Asian tax laws and regulatory frameworks.
Demonstrated experience in tax compliance, planning, and advisory services.
Proficient in accounting and tax software tools, with a strong grasp of digital workflows.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

How Would You Stand Out?

Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
Detail-oriented multitasker with solid organizational abilities
Critical thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Team player – willing to share knowledge and collaborate with others within and outside the tax team

Why Choose Us?

Fun and positive working culture
Good training opportunities
Structured learning and development programs

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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