Associate Manager, Tax

SC Johnson; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SC Johnson seeks an experienced Associate Manager, Tax to oversee tax compliance, reporting, transfer pricing governance and related accounting for Asia entities. You will partner with regional finance teams, corporate tax, shared services, external advisers and government authorities to ensure compliance and drive improvements.

You will lead corporate income tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing initiatives while supporting monthly/year-end close and audit activities in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, taxation or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA/ACCA/CA/CIMA is preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant tax and accounting experience in a multinational or Big Four environment.
• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax, indirect tax, tax accounting, statutory reporting and transfer pricing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional direct and indirect tax compliance across Asia entities.
• Provide tax advisory support to finance and business teams.
• Manage corporate income tax provisions, returns, payments and accounting.
• Coordinate Pillar Two compliance and reporting requirements.
• Lead indirect tax compliance including GST/SST/VAT/JCT and e-invoicing initiatives.
• Coordinate transfer pricing calculations and documentation.
• Support monthly/year-end close and regional financial reporting.
• Lead statutory audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and finance transformation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Project management

Internal controls

SAP/S4HANA

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/taxation

Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP/S4HANA

BPC

MS Office

Job description

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.

The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

Are you a tax and accounting professional looking to broaden your regional exposure within a leading multinational organization? We are seeking an experienced Associate Manager, Tax to oversee tax compliance, statutory reporting, transfer pricing governance, and accounting activities across multiple Asia entities.

In this role, you will partner with regional finance teams, Corporate Tax, Shared Service Centers (Hub), external advisors, and government authorities to ensure compliance, manage tax risks, drive process improvements, and support strategic business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Tax Compliance & Advisory

• Manage direct and indirect tax compliance across assigned regional entities.
• Provide tax advisory support to finance and business teams.
• Monitor tax legislative developments and assess business impact.
• Recommend compliant and tax-efficient solutions.

Corporate Income Tax

• Manage tax provisions, tax returns, tax payments, and tax accounting activities.
• Coordinate Pillar Two compliance and reporting requirements.
• Support tax audits and respond to tax authority inquiries.
• Review work prepared by external tax advisors.

Indirect Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee GST, SST, VAT, JCT, and Imported Service Tax compliance.
• Review and submit indirect tax returns and payments.
• Lead e-Invoicing and Stamp Duty implementation initiatives.
• Coordinate Certificate of Residence applications.

Transfer Pricing Governance

• Coordinate monthly transfer pricing calculations and annual true-up adjustments.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and filing requirements.
• Monitor compliance across regional entities.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Support monthly and year-end financial close activities.
• Prepare and review journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting submissions.
• Coordinate regional cross-charge activities.
• Manage financial planning and reporting processes.

Statutory Reporting & Audit

• Lead statutory audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Prepare reporting schedules and financial information.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit queries.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain strong tax and accounting controls.
• Support SOAR compliance requirements.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain tax-related standard operating procedures.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent is preferred.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in tax and accounting within a multinational company and/or Big Four environment.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Corporate income tax
  • Indirect tax (GST, SST, VAT, JCT)
  • Tax accounting
  • Statutory reporting
  • Transfer pricing (Good to have)
  • Regional tax governance

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Business partnering and stakeholder management
• Project management and process improvement skills
• Knowledge of internal controls and compliance frameworks
• Experience with SAP/S4HANA, BPC, and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple markets within Asia, gain exposure to complex regional tax matters, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and contribute to finance transformation and strategic initiatives in a dynamic multinational environment.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.