Manager, Finance (Tax)

Segi Value Holdings; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail holding company in Malaysia is looking for a Tax Manager to oversee compliance with all tax obligations, develop strategies, and manage tax risks. In this role, you will lead the preparation and review of corporate tax returns, monitor legislative changes affecting taxation, and engage with tax authorities. The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or similar, alongside 5+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English and Malay is essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tax compliance and advisory.
• Strong technical knowledge of Malaysian tax laws.
• Experience collaborating with tax authorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of corporate tax returns.
• Monitor tax law developments and assess business impact.
• Manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Lead tax planning initiatives to optimize tax positions.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax advisory/planning

Research and analysis

Communication with tax authorities

Attention to detail

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Malay

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Taxation

Job description

2mo ago , from Segi Value Holdings Sdn. Bhd.

Job Summary

Oversees all aspects of a company’s tax obligations, ensuring compliance with regulations, developing tax strategies, and managing tax‑related risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review the corporate tax return submission, including the on‑time submission of all tax forms (eg. Form C, CP204/CP204A).
• Oversee the organization’s tax planning, compliance, and reporting functions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments and assess their impact on the business, e.g. the recent expansion of SST scope to include rental and leasing (8%).
• Keeping abreast of changes in tax laws, regulations and rulings to ensure the organization remains compliant and proactively identify potential risks or opportunities for the organization. This involves conducting research, analyzing complex tax issues and providing recommendations to management.
• Manage tax audits, investigations and inquiries from tax authorities and ensure that appropriate strategies are in place to address tax inquiries, challenges, or disputes.
• Collaborate with external auditors, legal counsel and tax advisors as needed.
• Lead tax planning initiatives to optimize the company’s tax position and identify tax‑saving opportunities.
• Monitor and ensure all tax compliance work including tax estimation, tax return, transfer pricing, real property gain tax, indirect tax and others. Liaise with IRBM and monitor the process of tax refunds and the approval for tax credit set‑off against monthly tax instalment payment.
• Manage the communications between tax agents, tax authorities, customs, legal counsels and other stakeholders on all tax related matters.
• Oversee and support ad‑hoc tax/financial analysis and projects as required by Management.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned. Able to step in and take an active role when the situation demands.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree/Professional Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Taxation or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in tax related work, preferably with experience in both tax compliance and tax advisory/planning with strong technical knowledge of Malaysian tax laws.
• Experience in collaborating with tax authorities for channel support, able to effectively access tax‑related support and resources through relevant channels.
• Familiarity with the retail industry across multiple sub‑companies and joint ventures is an added advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, rapidly expanding environment.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances and environments.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Malay.