Assistant Manager, Group Tax

Velesto Energy Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Velesto Energy Berhad seeks a seasoned tax professional to join the Finance Division in Kuala Lumpur to oversee tax compliance, reporting and advisory across multiple jurisdictions. The role emphasizes accuracy, stakeholder coordination and timely filings in a multinational setting.

The incumbent will bring 8-10 years in tax compliance, strong knowledge of direct/indirect tax frameworks, and hands-on Malaysia corporate tax experience, with exposure to transfer pricing, tax audits and TP

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of tax compliance experience in a multinational or Big 4 firm.
• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect tax compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional compliance and e-filing platforms.
• Skills in foreign tax, transfer pricing and tax audit.
• Ability to independently handle assigned work, tax research, analytical skills, attention to detail, time management, Excel and stakeholder coordination.
• Hands-on experience in Malaysia corporate tax compliance and preparation/review of tax computations. Exposure to indirect tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing and tax accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tax Operations, Compliance and Advisory: support on compliance and operational matters.
• Prepare and coordinate direct Tax, indirect Tax, WHT and expatriate Tax filings.
• Collate information for Tax computations, returns and submissions.
• Liaise with advisors on computations, filings and information requests.
• Monitor assigned filing/payment deadlines.
• Assist with Tax audits and authority queries.
• Perform preliminary Tax assessments on routine transactions/vendor payments for review.
• Assist in Tax projects, governance, controls and process improvements.
• Collate/review information required for TP documentation; liaise with finance, business units and advisors.
• Assist in reviewing related-party transactions and supporting documents; maintain TP information/documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Stakeholder coordination

Tax research

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

Professional certifications CA/CPA/CTIM or equivalent

Tools

Excel

e-filing platforms

Job description

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a seasoned professional to join our Finance Division.

About the Role

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CTIM or equivalent professional qualification.

Experience

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in tax compliance within a multinational company or Big 4 Firm.
• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect tax compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional compliance and e-filing platforms.
• Skills in foreign tax, transfer pricing and tax audit.
• Ability to independently handle assigned work, tax research, analytical skills, attention to detail, time management, Excel and stakeholder coordination.
• Hands-on experience in Malaysia corporate tax compliance and preparation/review of tax computations. Exposure to indirect tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing and tax accounting preferred.

Job Requirement

• Ensure adherence to statutory Tax compliance deadlines across various jurisdictions where the Group operates.
• Manage complex tax compliance and reporting requirements involving multiple jurisdictions and business operations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local and international tax developments, including corporate tax, indirect tax, customs, VAT/GST, transfer pricing, and expatriate tax matters.
• Provide practical tax support and operational guidance to business units relating to new business activities, projects, and operational arrangements.
• Coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including finance teams, HR, legal, business units, external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities.

Job Responsibility

(i) Tax Operations, Compliance and Advisory

• Support the Head of Group Tax / Tax Manager on compliance and operational matters.
• Prepare and coordinate direct Tax, indirect Tax, WHT and expatriate Tax filings.
• Collate information for Tax computations, returns and submissions.
• Liaise with advisors on computations, filings and information requests.
• Monitor assigned filing/payment deadlines.
• Assist with Tax audits and authority queries.
• Perform preliminary Tax assessments on routine transactions/vendor payments for review.
• Assist in Tax projects, governance, controls and process improvements.
• Collate/review information required for TP documentation.
• Liaise with finance, business units and advisors.
• Assist in reviewing related-party transactions and supporting documents.
• Maintain TP information/documentation for assigned entities.

(iii) Tax Accounting

• Assist in preparation/review of monthly/ quarterly current Tax provisions for assigned entities.
• Assist with Effective Tax Rate (ETR) reconciliations, deferred Tax movements and reporting.
• Collate information for finance/auditors.