Manager, Group Tax

Sime; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Sime is seeking an experienced tax leader to manage and optimize tax compliance across corporate and operating units in Malaysia. You will oversee corporate tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing, while leading audits and coordinating with external advisors.

Key responsibilities include advisory support on transactions, risk assessment, and driving process improvements. The role requires strong communication and stakeholder management across finance and operations.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Finance/Accountancy or related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant tax experience in a large corporate environment or professional services.
• Strong technical knowledge of Malaysian taxation: corporate tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing and international tax matters.
• Experience leading tax audits, disputes, and stakeholder engagements.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance for operating units, including corporate tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing and foreign tax.
• Review tax returns, tax computations, transfer pricing documentation, and related schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare tax advisory support on business transactions and identify tax planning opportunities to optimize tax outcomes.
• Assess and manage tax risks and recommend practical solutions to support business objectives.
• Lead tax audits, investigations, appeals and engagements with tax authorities and external advisors.
• Provide technical guidance to tax and finance teams and drive continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of tax-related matters and reporting requirements.
• Maintain tax data and support tax analytics initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tax knowledge

Education

Degree/Professional qualification in Finance/Accountancy

Tools

Tax data analytics

Job description

• Manage tax compliance for operating units, including corporate tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing and foreign tax
• Review tax returns, tax computations, transfer pricing documentation, and related schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepare tax advisory support on business transactions and identify tax planning opportunities to optimize tax outcomes
• Assess and manage tax risks and recommend practical solutions to support business objectives
• Lead tax audits, investigations, appeals and engagements with tax authorities and external advisors
• Provide technical guidance to tax and finance teams and drive continuous process improvements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of tax-related matters and reporting requirements
• Maintain tax data and support tax analytics initiatives

Requirements

• Degree/Professional qualification in Finance/Accountancy or other related courses
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a large corporate environment and/ or professional services firm
• Strong technical knowledge of Malaysian taxation, including corporate tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing and international tax matters
• Experience in managing tax audits, disputes, and stakeholder engagements
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• Experience in tax data analytics, e-invoicing, and tax transformation initiatives
• Experience in managing tax matters across multiple entities and jurisdictions within a large corporate group