Manager, Tax

FFM Berhad; Sungai Buloh; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FFM Berhad in Malaysia seeks a Tax Manager to support the Head of Tax in overseeing the Group's transfer pricing function, ensuring compliance with transfer pricing regulations through management of intercompany transactions, transfer pricing documentation, audit engagements and other regulatory requirements.

The role strengthens governance, policies, and controls to manage tax risks and provides TP guidance to business units on commercial arrangements and cross-border transactions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Professional qualification (MIA/ ACCA/ CPA) is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare transfer pricing documentation (functional/economic analysis, contemporaneous docs).
• Manage transfer pricing audits and respond to tax authority queries.
• Provide TP advice on cross-border transactions and restructurings.
• Support corporate tax compliance and indirect tax matters.
• Monitor tax law changes and communicate impact.
• Assist ad hoc tax projects and regulatory assignments.

Skills

Transfer pricing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Professional qualification (MIA/ ACCA/ CPA)

Tools

OECD TP Guidelines

Job description

Make your mark, create lasting change, and be a part of a team that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact.

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The Tax Manager will support the Head of Tax in overseeing the Group's transfer pricing function, ensuring compliance with transfer pricing regulations through the management of intercompany transactions, transfer pricing documentation, audit engagements and any other regulatory requirements. The role also involves strengthening transfer pricing governance, policies, and controls to effectively manage tax risks.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the Group’s transfer pricing documentations, including functional analysis, economic analysis, review of transfer pricing policies and other requirements for contemporaneous documentation.
• Manage transfer pricing audits and queries from tax authorities, and defend transfer pricing positions whilst liaising with external advisors and regulatory authorities effectively.
• Posses strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate with Finance, Legal, business units and external consultants to manage transfer pricing risks and compliance requirements.
• Provide transfer pricing advice to business units on commercial arrangements, business restructuring, and cross-border transactions to support the Group's business objectives.
• Provide support on corporate tax compliance and indirect tax matters.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and communicate any potential impact to the organisation.
• Assist in undertaking any ad hoc tax projects, business initiatives and regulatory or compliance-related assignments.

Qualification, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or any other related field. Possessing or pursuing a professional qualification is an added advantage (MIA/ ACCA/ CPA etc.).
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in a Big 4 Accounting Firm or mid-tier firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of transfer pricing regulations and guidelines, in particular the Malaysian Transfer Pricing Guidelines and Transfer Pricing Rules. Familiarity with the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines and BEPS developments would be an added advantage.
• The candidate will be expected to develop knowledge and experience in corporate tax compliance and indirect tax matters.
• Able to make and assess personal/team decisions and align actions with organisation’s vision and mission.
• Able to establish and maintain open/trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to nurture collaborative partnerships and work towards a common goal.
• Able to contribute and encourage new ideas and approaches to support business growth; demonstrate openness to and enthusiasm for new initiatives and appropriately challenges the status quo; adapt and improvise quickly, appropriately, and decisively to internal/external changes.
• Able to display accountability for team and personal decisions/outcomes and take proactive actions to achieve results with dedication to follow through on commitments; create plans and manage resources to accomplish and deliver self and team’s commitments.
• Able to understand and prioritise stakeholders’ needs/expectations and develop solutions to improve service delivery.
• Able to appreciate the complex interrelationships between external factors and internal business operations and develop strategic plans in response to market shifts and shocks anchored on organisation's vision, purpose, and strategy.
• Able to nurture the culture of learning organisation.