Manager, Group Tax

*Sime Darby Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Education support

Dental

Sports (Gym)

Parking

Health Screening

Annual Leave

Optical

Miscellan

Job summary

Sime Darby Berhad, a leading global trading and logistics company headquartered in Oasis Ara Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia, is seeking a senior tax professional to manage compliance for corporate, indirect, and international taxes. You will lead audits, prepare advisory support for transactions, and drive tax data analytics across multiple entities.

The role requires 8+ years in tax with strong knowledge of Malaysian tax rules, transfer pricing, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree/Professional qualification in Finance/Accountancy or related fields.
• 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.

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 for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare tax advisory support on business transactions and identify 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 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 thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Finance/Accountancy degree

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

About us :

Sime is a partner of choice for the world's best brands in the Automotive and Industrial Equipment sectors. We deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high performance standards and good corporate governance. Founded in 1910, Sime Darby Berhad today has a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees and a presence in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. It is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia.

Sime Darby Berhad is a global trading and logistics player. We partner with some of the world’s best brands to deliver quality products and services to our customers. Our core businesses operate in and serve the industrial, motors and logistics sectors as well as the healthcare, insurance, and retail segments. With a workforce of more than 20,000 employees, we are headquartered in Oasis Ara Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia with operations in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. Sime Darby Berhad is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

Sime Darby is setting the pace of change in sustainable futures. For you, this means challenges and opportunities to grow with us. We are committed to nurturing and growing our talents as their dedication and contributions are instrumental in driving our businesses.

Sime Darby Berhad is a global trading and logistics player. We partner with some of the world’s best brands to deliver quality products and services to our customers. Our core businesses operate in and serve the industrial, motors and logistics sectors as well as the healthcare, insurance, and retail segments. With a workforce of more than 20,000 employees, we are headquartered in Oasis Ara Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia with operations in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. Sime Darby Berhad is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

Sime Darby is setting the pace of change in sustainable futures. For you, this means challenges and opportunities to grow with us. We are committed to nurturing and growing our talents as their dedication and contributions are instrumental in driving our businesses.

Perks and benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Education support
• Dental
• Sports (e.g. Gym)
• Parking
• Health Screening
• Annual Leave
• Optical
• Miscellan