Mobility Tax (Specialist)

Objectives of the Position    

• To oversee and troubleshoot tax-related processes within the mobility scope, ensuring quality and enhancing the assignee experience by intervening during escalations and process issues, in close collaboration with our tax vendor.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all tax-related aspects of international assignments, ensuring compliance with global, regional, and local tax regulations for inbound and outbound expatriates.
• Provide guidance and support to transferees, HR, and management on tax matters throughout the assignment lifecycle.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize tax processes and mitigate risks.

Main Areas of Responsibilities

• Advise employees, HR, and management on tax implications of international assignments, including hypothetical tax calculations, tax equalization, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and vendors to ensure accurate and timely tax filings, reporting, and documentation for transferees.
• Support the preparation and validation of tax-related documents, such as salary sheets, assignment letters, and intercompany charging.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on mobility policies and processes.
• Ensure all assignment-related tax processes are compliant with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact for tax audits and queries related to mobility assignments.
• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, and other relevant teams to ensure accurate tax withholding and reporting.
• Maintain and update tax-related data in relevant HR and finance systems (e.g., Assignment Pro).

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Human Resources, or a related field.
  
• 3–5 years of experience in tax, finance, or mobility, with a focus on expatriate or international assignment tax matters.
• Experience working with external tax advisors and managing tax compliance processes is highly regarded

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of international and local tax regulations related to expatriate assignments.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and HR/finance systems (e.g., Assignment Pro, SAP).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solution-oriented and proactive in driving process improvements.

About BASF in Malaysia

BASF has been present in Malaysia since 1989, and operates a manufacturing plant in Pasir Gudang, Johor. BASF’s Regional Service Hub in Kuala Lumpur provides functional support services to BASF companies in 20 markets across Asia Pacific. BASF also provides infrastructure and utilities support services to its joint ventures BASF PETRONAS Chemicals and Toray BASF Resins at an integrated Verbund site situated in the Gebeng Industrial Zone, Pahang. BASF posted sales to customers in Malaysia of approximately €340 million in 2024 and had 2,579 employees as of the end of the year. Further information is available on www.basf.com/my