Senior Manager, Tax

DayOne Data Centers Malaysia I Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers Malaysia I Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to lead tax compliance and risk management across APAC jurisdictions.

You will ensure adherence to local tax rules, support business operations with practical tax advice, and coordinate with regional teams and external advisors. Headquartered in Singapore yet active across Asia, DayOne values innovation, collaboration, and rigorous governance as it scales.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax (or equivalent).
• CPA/ACCA/CA preferred for seniority.
• 8–12 years of tax experience with APAC exposure.
• Experience in MNC environment and/or Big 4.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate income tax, GST/VAT, and withholding tax filings in APAC.
• Review tax computations, returns, and provisions across jurisdictions.
• Manage tax audits, risk, and regulatory queries.
• Coordinate with in-country teams and external advisors; drive process improvements.

Skills

APAC tax regimes

Multi-country compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical & communication

Education

Degree in Accounting / Finance / Tax

CPA / ACCA / CA preferred

Job description

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.

Role Summary

The Senior Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing tax compliance and risk management across multiple APAC jurisdictions, including Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, India, and Australia. The role ensures full compliance with local tax requirements, supports business operations through practical tax advice, and manages regional tax risks, audits, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regional Tax Compliance
   • Oversee corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax filings across all jurisdictions
   • Ensure timely and accurate tax submissions and maintain regional compliance calendar
   • Review tax computations, returns, and provisions
2. Transfer Pricing
   • Work with transfer pricing manager and external TP advisor to ensure compliance with transfer pricing policies and documentation (Local File )
   • Monitor intercompany transactions and cross-border arrangements and ensure supporting evidence are audit-ready
3. Tax Audits & Risk Management
   • Manage tax audits and authority queries across jurisdictions
   • Identify and mitigate tax risks, ensuring strong governance and controls
4. Regulatory Monitoring & Stakeholder Management
   • Monitor changes in tax laws across APAC and assess impact
   • Ensure timely implementation of regulatory changes
   • Act as regional tax lead, coordinating with in-country teams and external advisors
   • Drive process standardisation, automation, and efficiency improvements

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting / Finance / Tax
• Professional qualification (CPA / ACCA / CA) preferred
• 8–12 years of tax experience with regional APAC exposure
• Experience in MNC environment and/or Big 4

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of APAC tax regimes (direct & indirect)
• Ability to manage multi-country compliance simultaneously
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• High attention to detail; ability to operate under tight timelines

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries.

DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond.

Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne’s leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub. As demand for strategically located and customized data centers rises, DayOne's entrepreneurial spirit, customer-first strategy, deep local partnerships, and agile executional capabilities uniquely position us to power the growth ambitions of leading hyperscalers and large enterprises around the world.

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