Asisstant Manager, Tax Specialist

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia; Puchong; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive firm is seeking a Tax Compliance Manager in Puchong, Malaysia. The candidate will be responsible for managing tax compliance across various domains including direct and indirect taxes. Key tasks include preparing corporate tax returns and supporting projects related to tax incentives. Ideal candidates should possess a Degree in Accountancy and have at least 5 years of experience. The role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to compliance and audit handling within a professional team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience is required.
• Strong computer application knowledge necessary.
• Self-driven and independent personality is important.

Responsibilities

• Manage organization tax compliance including direct and indirect taxes.
• Prepare and submit accurate corporate income tax returns.
• Support ad hoc projects assigned from time to time.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Strong numerical and analytical ability

Good communications skills (verbal and written) in English

Strong drive for solutions

Education

Degree/Advanced Diploma in Accountancy

Tools

SAP system

Job description

Objective of Job

• Responsible for managing organization tax compliance covering both direct and indirect taxes, capital allowance and BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two.
• Responsible in asset management related matters, i.e. asset tagging, capital allowance
• Assist in handling corporate tax filing and compliance
• Assist in handling custom duty related matter
• Collaboration with business stakeholders on the ad-hoc project handling

Job Description

(a) Corporate Tax Filing

• Prepare, analyze and submit accurate and timely corporate income tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with monthly, quarterly, and annual tax obligations.
• Prepare and submit Estimated Tax Payable(ETP - CP204(initial) and CP204A(revision))
• Maintain proper documentation and working papers for audit and internal review.
• YA2025 onwards submit MITRS (Malaysian Income Tax Reporting System)
• Prepare tax calculation for Hard Close and Year End Closing submission in Global Tax Center (GTC)

(b) BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two Compliance

• Support readiness for Global Minimum Tax (GMT) implementation under BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two, effective from 1 January 2025.
• Assist in evaluating group structure and entity classification for GloBE rules.
• Prepare data and documentation for Domestic Top-Up Tax (DTT) and Multinational Top-Up Tax (MTT).
• Monitor developments in BEPS 2.0 and assess impact on tax incentives and effective tax rates.

(c) Withholding Taxes (WHT)

• Review payments to non-residents and determine applicable WHT rates.
• Prepare and submit WHT forms (e.g., CP37, CP37A) and ensure timely remittance.
• Reconcile WHT payments and maintain supporting documentation.

(d) Incentive Management & Custom Duty Compliance

• Provide support for tax incentives (e.g., Reinvestment Allowance, Investment Tax Allowance).
• Assist in Custom Duty Compliance related matter

(e) Indirect Taxes

1. Service Tax

• Monitor SST compliance across departments and advise on SST treatment.
• Prepare and file Sales and Service Tax (SST) returns bi-monthly. (if registered)

2. Imported Service Tax

• Submission of Imported Service Tax
• Monitor developments in indirect tax and assess impact on tax incentives and effective tax rates.
• Support compliance with import duties, excise duties, and customs declarations (if any).

(f) Payables Related

• Support AP reporting tasks not handled by Finance Operation (FO) team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and effective communication with FO and stakeholders. ie Maverick Buy Report, e-invoicing report, sample check report, Data Extraction for MIDA etc.

(g) Asset Management & Capital Allowance

• Assist in overall asset management
• Assist in asset related reporting and any ad-hoc activities
• Ensure timeliness and completeness of asset tagging exercise
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register for tax purposes.
• Calculate initial and annual capital allowances for qualifying assets.
• Prepare supporting schedules for tax computations.
• Ensure proper classification and documentation of assets.

(h) External Audit Handling

• Supporting audit queries for Statutory/Corporate/Ad-hoc audit/Transfer Pricing
• Prepare Audit Notes for AP, Asset and Tax Related.

(i) Handling of SSC queries

• Provide guidance and support to colleagues and FO teams on AP-related matters until the E2E process is stabilized.

(j) Policies & procedures

• Adhere to all company and Mercedes-Benz policies and other relevant compliance matters
• To continuously improve the existing policies and procedures
• Support ICFR control execution to ensure all controls are in place
• To prepare tax-related journal entries in accordance with local accounting standards (MFRS) and Mercedes-Benz accounting standards (IFRS)

(k) Ad Hoc Projects

• Support ad hoc projects assigned from time to time

Qualifications

(a) Education Level / Training

• Degree/Advanced Diploma in Accountancy

(b) Experience (Type of)

• At least 5 years relevant work experience
• Experience in SAP system

(c) Specific Knowledge / Skill

• Strong accounting knowledge
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Possess strong compliance towards work
• Possess strong drive for solutions to situations and problems
• Independent and self-driven personality
• Professional in approach to work environment
• Able to conduct work and business discussions across departments in a professional manner
• Able to assist to complete review and reporting submissions timely and in an organized and professional way
• Strong computer application knowledge
• Good communications skills (verbal and written) in English. Other languages are of an added advantage
• Good and approachable inter-personal skills