Manager, Tax

SD Guthrie Berhad; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Workplace

Flexible Benefits Coverage

Learning on Demand

Employee Wellness Programme

Employee Engagement Activities

Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs

Education Assistance

Free Parking

Free Shuttle Service from nearest LRT

Job summary

SD Guthrie Berhad is seeking an experienced Tax Advisor to provide effective tax advisory, planning and compliance support to the Group and its operating units by identifying tax risks and opportunities, strengthening tax governance, and ensuring sound tax practices across the organisation.

You will work closely with business and finance stakeholders to provide practical tax advice on business transactions, resolve technical tax matters, and enhance tax awareness and compliance across operating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or professional qualification in Finance, Accountancy, Taxation or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in a professional tax firm and/or in-house.
• Strong foundation and practical knowledge of Malaysian taxation.
• Experience or knowledge in Indirect Tax and/or Transfer Pricing is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and interpret technical tax matters.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax advisory, planning and compliance support to the Group and operating units.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities; strengthen tax governance and internal controls.
• Research and analyse technical tax issues; provide practical advice to operating units.
• Support strategic tax planning and tax portfolio management.
• Strengthen tax awareness and knowledge among finance personnel across units.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or professional qualification in Finance/Accountancy/Taxation

Job description

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie)

is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net‑zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers.

Your Mission

To provide effective tax advisory, planning and compliance support to the Group and its operating units by identifying tax risks and opportunities, strengthening tax governance, and ensuring sound tax practices across the organisation.

You will work closely with business and finance stakeholders to provide practical tax advice on business transactions, resolve technical tax matters, and enhance tax awareness and compliance across operating units.

Job Description

Business & Operations

• Understand the Group’s business operations and identify potential tax implications arising from business transactions, activities and discussions.
• Identify tax planning opportunities while managing tax risks and strengthening tax governance and internal controls.
• Provide practical and timely tax advisory on business transactions and operational matters.
• Monitor tax developments and assess their potential impact on the Group’s operations.

Stakeholder & Advisory

• Identify and highlight tax risk areas to relevant stakeholders and recommend appropriate actions.
• Research and analyse technical tax issues to provide sound and practical advice to operating units.
• Partner with business and finance stakeholders to support tax-related decision-making and resolve tax matters effectively.

Finance & Strategic Planning

• Support tax portfolio management and contribute to strategic tax planning initiatives.
• Provide tax input and insights to support financial and business planning.

People & Communication

• Provide guidance and assistance to operating units on tax compliance matters and monitor their compliance with applicable requirements.
• Strengthen tax awareness and enhance tax knowledge among operating units’ finance personnel.
• Promote consistent tax practices and improve the quality and accuracy of tax reporting across operating units.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or professional qualification in Finance, Accountancy, Taxation or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant tax experience, preferably with a combination of experience in a professional tax firm and an in-house commercial environment.
• Strong foundation and practical knowledge of Malaysian taxation.
• Experience or knowledge in Indirect Tax and/or Transfer Pricing (TP) will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research and interpret technical tax matters.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical tax matters into practical business advice.
• Strong drive for results, with a proactive and customer-oriented approach to work.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Benefits Coverage
• Hybrid Workplace
• Learning on Demand
• Employee Wellness Programme
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs
• Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)
• Free Parking
• Free Shuttle Service from nearest LRT
• and many more...

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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