Assistant Manager & Senior Executive - Tax

Sunway Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Malaysian conglomerate is seeking a Tax Consultant to propose and implement tax strategies to optimize savings and provide compliance services. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting and Finance, along with 3-4 years of experience in tax-related roles. Responsibilities include liaising with tax consultants and authorities, ensuring tax compliance, and providing advisory services to internal business units. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in a tax/accounting firm or corporate tax department.
• Ability to provide tax compliance and advisory services.
• Experience liaising with tax consultants and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Propose and implement tax strategies for optimal savings.
• Provide tax compliance services for the Group.
• Maintain relationships with Finance and Accounting peers.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work independently

Motivated and passionate

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

Degree in Accounting and Finance or ACCA

Job description

Assist to propose and implement various tax strategies and planning to ensure optimal tax savings, through identifying tax inefficiency/opportunity, performing tax analysis and providing recommendations.

Assist to provide tax advisory services and support to Business Unit on tax related matters such as corporate tax, sales and services tax, transfer pricing etc.

Provide tax compliance services for Sunway Group of companies – including preparation/review/submission of tax returns and tax estimates.

Oversee and expedite tax credit set off and tax refunds from IRB, where necessary.

Keep abreast with the latest tax development and identify potential tax implications to the Group.

Establish and maintain productive and cooperative relationship with peers who are responsible for Finance and Accounting functions within the Group and external parties.

Liaison with external tax consultant and tax authority.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in Accounting and Finance or ACCA

Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in a tax/accounting firm and/or corporate tax department of large corporations.

High problem-solving skill with critical thinking mindset.

Highly-motivated individual who is passionate in providing value-added services to the group companies

Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

About Sunway Group

Established in 1974, Sunway Group is one of Malaysia’s largest conglomerates with core interests in real estate, construction, education, healthcare, retail and hospitality, with a unique build‑own‑operate business model. We are committed to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and continue to align our business strategies towards minimising environmental impact, and advancing economic and social progress. With a presence in more than 50 locations primarily in the Asia region, Sunway Group comprises 13 business divisions – real estate, construction, retail, hospitality, leisure, healthcare, education, financial and investment services, trading and manufacturing, building materials, quarrying, Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and digital.

In all that we do, we are driven by our core values of Integrity, Humility and Excellence.