Tax Associate Intern

We are looking for talented students to join our team and can start on January 2027 intake.

Candidates who are available to commit to the full duration of the program—**which runs for at least 4 months or above—are strongly preferred.

Mandarin language proficiency is required for this role as the intern will be supporting tax operations and collaborating with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders across the region. The ability to communicate effectively in Mandarin, both verbally and in writing, is essential.

Where you fit

The role will generally encompass submitting accurate and timely tax returns, supporting documents and schedules in accordance with the relevant local tax rules, regulations and generally accepted practices, within the deadlines set by Authority. Pay or effect payment of all tax liabilities on time and in the right amount, as shown on the tax return. Submit accurate and timely tax accounting information in accordance with local and Group accounting requirements. Closely engage with other processes to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting activities upon which tax payments/returns submissions are depends on.

What’s the role?

Interns will gain exposure in: -

• Prepare and execute accurate and timely tax returns, respective supporting documents required and tax payments.
• Develop professional working relationships with colleagues within the process and in the interface process across Finance Operations.
• Ensure effectiveness of operating controls and report all control incidences.
• Update work instructions as and when applicable and at regular intervals as per Work Instructions policy guidelines
• Conduct variance analysis, reasonableness checks and reconciliations.
• Collate information for enquiries from external auditors and authorities.
• Support change management initiatives and contribute to successful go-live of tax migrations.
• Identify and implement opportunities to continuously improve processes.
• Comply to Shell Group records management & Information risk management procedures and manage the working papers and supporting documentation related to the tax returns.
• Perform Balance Sheet analysis on tax accounts balances and ensure accuracy of balances as per required guidelines.
  
  

Role requirement

• Internship requirements in Finance/Accounting or equivalent Professional Qualification
• Proficient in Mandarin and English (spoken and written) to support communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and review relevant documentation.
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Working knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications/Macro is welcomed.
• Results oriented, fast paced, resourceful and proactive.
• Good communication, stakeholder engagement & analytical skills
  
  

Company Description

Shell Business Operations (SBO) is a chain of operational centers that form an integral part of Royal Dutch Shell. We influence business development for Shell globally, enabling the work of 93,000 employees in over 70 countries across the world.

SBO Kuala Lumpur is home to 11 different functions that support Shell within the Southeast Asia, Oceania, and Middle East region. Housing more than 2000 employees, SBO Kuala Lumpur is focused on driving excellent corporate performance that enable Shell to operate in a global competitive and ever-changing business environment.

Shell Business Operations (SBO) Kuala Lumpur is focused on driving excellent corporate performance in Contracting and Procurement, Creative Solutions, Customer Operations, Finance Operations, Human Resource, Information Technology, Legal Operations, Retail Centre of Excellence, Supply Chain, Technical Asset Operation and Upstream Transformation. We enable Shell to operate in a global-competitive and ever-changing business environment.

An Innovative Place to Work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An Inclusive & Progressive Place to Work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply and we’ll take it from there.
• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We offer several flexible working arrangements subject to business requirements for our employees to help support work-life balance.
  
  

A Rewarding Place to Work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice. Our CARE benefits are mindfully curated to promote Eco Living, overall Wellbeing, Personal Growth and Caring for our loved ones.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.A Shell Assessed Internship is a formal programme. It gives you the opportunity to:

• Build valuable networks for future career options
• Discover potential job areas, fields of specialisation or area of future study
• Gain exposure to the energy industry
• Work on projects that have a real business impact, and
• Put into practice the theories and concepts you have learned.