Global Tax Strategy & Compliance Lead

Confidential; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a senior tax professional to oversee timely submission of tax returns, VAT/GST, and withholding taxes across jurisdictions.

You will lead transfer pricing documentation, manage audits, and oversee annual tax budgets and ETR reporting, ensuring alignment with group objectives.

The role includes advisory support to business units, advancing tax technology for BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two and GloBE, and collaboration on complex contracts.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of corporate income tax, indirect taxes (VAT/GST), transfer pricing and international tax
• Experience with MNC in-house tax and Big 4 exposure preferred
• Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently in fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely submission of tax returns and statutory filings across jurisdictions
• Review and manage transfer pricing documentation (Local/Master File, CbCR) and related notifications
• Lead and coordinate tax audits, investigations and dispute resolution with tax authorities
• Prepare, analyze, and monitor annual tax budgets and quarterly ETR reporting
• Provide tax advisory support to business units and corporate functions
• Support implementation and enhancement of tax technology solutions including BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two and GLoBE
• Review commercial agreements and contracts for tax implications
• Evaluate business activities to ensure compliance with tax laws across jurisdictions
• Liaise with external tax advisors, government authorities, and internal stakeholders
• Support strategic initiatives including mergers & acquisitions, APA, and restructurings

Skills

Taxation knowledge

Transfer pricing

Tax audits

Tax technology

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

Job description

Confidential in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a senior tax professional to oversee timely submission of tax returns, VAT/GST, and withholding taxes across jurisdictions.

You will lead transfer pricing documentation, manage audits, and oversee annual tax budgets and ETR reporting, ensuring alignment with group objectives.

The role includes advisory support to business units, advancing tax technology for BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two and GloBE, and collaboration on complex contracts.