Tax Manager

About Our Client

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Reporting: Direct the preparation and timely submission of all direct and indirect tax returns ensuring full compliance with the Income Tax Act (ITA) Sales & Service Tax (SST) and Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT).
  

• Strategic Tax Planning: Develop and implement proactive tax strategies to minimize liabilities and maximize savings while staying aligned with corporate governance.
  

• Advisory Services: Act as the internal subject matter expert advising senior management on the tax implications of business transactions joint ventures and new investment initiatives.
  

• Transfer Pricing: Manage and review transfer pricing documentation for various group entities to ensure compliance with local and international obligations.
  

• Audit & Liaison: Lead the coordination of tax audits and inquiries from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) effectively managing relationships with tax authorities external auditors and consultants.
  

• Regulatory Monitoring: Stay abreast of evolving tax legislation (such as e-Invoicing guidelines) and proactively assess the impact of changes on the organizations operations.
  

• Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance and tax functions to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
  

• Project Structuring: Collaborate with the project and legal teams to structure land acquisitions and disposals in the most tax-efficient manner.
  

• Financial Forecasting: Prepare periodic tax provision forecasts and budgets to assist the Group Finance team in long-term financial planning.
  

• Internal Knowledge Sharing: Conduct internal workshops or briefings for the finance and operations teams to ensure group-wide awareness of updated tax regulations.
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
  

• Professional Certification: Membership in professional bodies such as MIA CTIM ACCA CPA or equivalent is highly preferred.
  

• Experience: A minimum of 6 to 7 years of relevant tax experience encompassing both compliance and advisory.
  

• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience within a Public Listed Company (PLC) is preferred; specific experience in the property development industry is a significant advantage.
  

• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of Malaysian tax laws and experience with group consolidation for large corporate structures.
  

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia to manage diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  

• Attributes: Meticulous independent and capable of performing under pressure to meet tight deadlines.