ASSISTANT MANAGER/MANAGER - TAX

IGB Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager – Tax to join their in-house finance team. The ideal candidate will oversee tax compliance, manage obligations across different taxes, and support strategic tax planning. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns, liaising with authorities, and ensuring accurate reporting. A degree in Accounting or Finance and tax-related experience are required, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers the chance to impact business decisions significantly.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Experience in a tax role, either in-house or from a tax advisory firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review all aspects of the company’s tax compliance.
• Monitor and manage tax obligations across various areas.
• Support the preparation of monthly and year-end tax provisions.

Skills

Tax compliance

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Manager/Manager – Tax to join our in-house finance team. This role is ideal for someone with comprehensive tax experience - covering both direct and indirect taxes - who can ensure full tax compliance while supporting the company’s strategic tax planning and audit readiness.

You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day tax operations, supporting business decisions with tax insights, and handling communication with tax authorities and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review all aspects of the company’s tax compliance, including preparation and timely submission of tax returns, payments, and statutory reporting.
• Monitor and manage tax obligations across areas such as corporate income tax, SST, withholding tax, stamp duty, and import/export duties, ensuring accurate treatment and reporting.
• Support the preparation of monthly and year-end tax provisions in accordance with accounting standards, including deferred tax computations.
• Provide tax advisory support on business transactions, contracts, cross-border matters, and new initiatives.
• Act as a key liaison during tax audits and queries, coordinating documentation, explanations, and communication with tax authorities.
• Ensure proper maintenance of tax records and documentation to support tax positions taken and audits.
• Keep abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations; assess its impact and ensure compliance across the business.
• Assist in the development and implementation of tax-related internal controls and process improvements.
• Work closely with finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business decisions.
• Liaise with external tax consultants, auditors, and regulatory bodies where necessary.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Experience in a tax role, either in-house or from a tax advisory firm.
• Strong working knowledge of local tax regulations and tax accounting principles.
• Experience in handling both compliance and advisory across various tax types.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a dynamic business environment.

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