Manager, Tax

YINSON RENEWABLES AS; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Yinson seeks a Tax Manager (Asia) to lead regional tax matters for consolidated entities across the Asia Pacific. Reporting to the Senior Manager of International Tax & Structure, you will manage filings, tax provisioning, transfer pricing documentation, and monitor regulatory changes to mitigate risks.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-border tax expertise, and excellent communication to work with internal stakeholders and tax advisors across geographies.

Qualifications

• In-depth expertise across the different areas of tax and cross-border tax matters and a deep commercial understanding.
• At least 5 years of work experience in tax planning and tax compliance with a multinational organization or a Big 4 company; experience in the infrastructure and/or offshore oil and gas space is considered an advantage
• The role demands proven strong relationship building, along with the ability to perform effectively in a challenging, international environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to communicate complex matters concisely and effectively across all levels of the organization
• Advanced people leadership skills to build and lead high-performance teams in an international setup and across geographies
• A systematic approach to solving complex problems within a global tax strategy and solution-oriented thinking with a high attention to detail and big picture view
• A high degree of self-motivation, ambitious and hands-on, with an entrepreneurial mindset; a good team player with the ability to engage with people and deliver within tight deadlines and in a fast-paced, international environment
• At least a Bachelor Degree in Finance and/or Law or equivalent and relevant professional qualifications

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate tax filings concerning entities operating in the Asia Pacific region, e.g. corporate income tax returns, GST/SST/VAT returns, transfer pricing documentation and withholding tax returns supported by third party service providers (where applicable).
• Lead all tax activities of the company across different geographies within the region in accordance with the global tax policies & strategy for the company and its subsidiaries
• Monitor current and impending legislative and regulatory tax law developments in the relevant jurisdictions to identify potential tax risks and create strategies to mitigate tax risks
• Support with tax implications of regional business development projects
• Ensure and track compliance with all applicable laws and regulations across all areas of tax, such as corporate income tax, transfer pricing and transaction taxes as well as indirect taxes relating to subsidiaries in all relevant jurisdictions, and accurate and timely tax filings and tax provisioning
• Lead local audits, including maintaining up to date audit defense files
• Lead and prepare uncertain tax position memoranda relating to subsidiaries in all relevant jurisdictions
• Ensure tax compliance by working with internal stakeholders to maintain global transfer pricing policy within the region
• Provide regional input to agreements with lessees, subcontractors, suppliers and other parties to ensure all relevant taxation clauses, terms, conditions, warranties and indemnities are included and aligned with tax incentives to be obtained
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with tax advisors; work with the relevant authorities to obtain regional incentives, grants, reliefs, and manage any potential tax disputes that may arise, liaise with the parent organization in relation to tax matters
• Lead and mentor the direct reports, act as a role model for the organization and cultivate a winning culture, facilitate learning and development, manage and plan resources, and oversee the unit’s affairs
• Manage ad hoc matters arising and perform other tasks that may be assigned from time to time

Skills

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Cross-border tax

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

People leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance or Law

Job description

Yinson is a dynamic, equal opportunity employer with great organisational culture where people are valued and empowered to deliverpowerfulsolutions.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Managerof International Tax & Structure, the Tax Manager (Asia) is responsible for all regional tax matters for certain YP consolidated legal entities in the relevant jurisdictions. This includes accurate and on-time tax filings, tax provisioning and transfer pricing documentation as well as monitoring current and impending legislative changes within the region. In addition, the regional Manager supports regional tax risk matters and planning opportunities, including support with the implementation of structures to mitigate regional tax risks, and new business development opportunities within the region.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurate tax filings concerning entities operating in the Asia Pacific region, e.g. corporate income tax returns, GST/SST/VAT returns, transfer pricing documentation and withholding tax returns supported by third party service providers (where applicable).
• Lead all tax activities of the company across different geographies within the region in accordance with the global tax policies & strategy for the company and its subsidiaries
• Monitor current and impending legislative and regulatory tax law developments in the relevant jurisdictions to identify potential tax risks and create strategies to mitigate tax risks
• Support with tax implications of regional business development projects
• Ensure and track compliance with all applicable laws and regulations across all areas of tax, such as corporate income tax, transfer pricing and transaction taxes as well as indirect taxes relating to subsidiaries in all relevant jurisdictions, and accurate and timely tax filings and tax provisioning
• Lead local audits, including maintaining up to date audit defense files
• Lead and prepare uncertain tax position memoranda relating to subsidiaries in all relevant jurisdictions
• Ensure tax compliance by working with internal stakeholders to maintain global transfer pricing policy within the region
• Provide regional input to agreements with lessees, subcontractors, suppliers and other parties to ensure all relevant taxation clauses, terms, conditions, warranties and indemnities are included and aligned with tax incentives to be obtained
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with tax advisors; work with the relevant authorities to obtain regional incentives, grants, reliefs, and manage any potential tax disputes that may arise, liaise with the parent organization in relation to tax matters
• Lead and mentor the direct reports, act as a role model for the organization and cultivate a winning culture, facilitate learning and development, manage and plan resources, and oversee the unit’s affairs
• Manage ad hoc matters arising and perform other tasks that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• In-depth expertise across the different areas of tax and cross-border tax matters and a deep commercial understanding
• At least 5 years of work experience in tax planning and tax compliance with a multinational organization or a Big 4 company; experience in the infrastructure and/or offshore oil and gas space is considered an advantage
• The role demands proven strong relationship building, along with the ability to perform effectively in a challenging, international environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to communicate complex matters concisely and effectively across all levels of the organization
• Advanced people leadership skills to build and lead high-performance teams in an international setup and across geographies
• A systematic approach to solving complex problems within a global tax strategy and solution-oriented thinking with a high attention to detail and big picture view
• A high degree of self-motivation, ambitious and hands-on, with an entrepreneurial mindset; a good team player with the ability to engage with people and deliver within tight deadlines and in a fast-paced, international environment
• At least a Bachelor Degree in Finance and/or Law or equivalent and relevant professional qualifications