Manager, Tax & Accounting (APAC)

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced Tax & Statutory Accounting Manager to lead tax compliance, statutory reporting, and accounting governance across APAC.

This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a complex, multi-country environment and enjoys driving compliance excellence, strengthening controls, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial reporting and insights.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/CA or equivalent).
• 8–10 years of experience in tax, statutory reporting and accounting operations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP across APAC countries.
• Experience managing tax compliance across multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end tax compliance, including corporate income tax, indirect taxes (GST/VAT), withholding tax across APAC countries.
• Manage the preparation and review of statutory financial statements in compliance with local regulations and accounting standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of tax filings and statutory returns.
• Lead tax provisioning and reporting activities, including deferred tax calculations and disclosures.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate and manage tax audits, statutory audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Monitor developments in tax legislation and assess potential business impacts.
• Provide technical tax guidance and support to finance and business stakeholders.
• Support transfer pricing compliance and related documentation requirements.
• Establish and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Excel

Process improvement

Education

ACCA / CPA / CA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Tax & Statutory Accounting Manager to lead tax compliance, statutory reporting, and accounting governance across multiple jurisdictions across APAC. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a complex, multi-country environment and enjoys driving compliance excellence, strengthening controls, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial reporting and insights.

Key responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end tax compliance, including corporate income tax, indirect taxes (GST/VAT), withholding tax, and other local tax obligations across APAC countries

Manage the preparation and review of statutory financial statements in compliance with local regulations and accounting standards

Ensure timely and accurate submission of tax filings and statutory returns

Lead tax provisioning and reporting activities, including deferred tax calculations and disclosures

Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities

Coordinate and manage tax audits, statutory audits, and regulatory reviews

Monitor developments in tax legislation and assess potential business impacts

Provide technical tax guidance and support to finance and business stakeholders

Support transfer pricing compliance and related documentation requirements

Establish and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

About you

Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent

Minimum 8-10 years' experience in tax, statutory reporting, and accounting operations

Strong knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP, and tax regulations within APAC countries

Proven experience managing tax compliance across multiple countries

Experience in process improvement, controls, finance transformation, or governance initiatives

Background in a multinational organization and/or Big 4 environment is advantageous

Strong proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills