Senior Tax Accountant

Safeguards Secure Solution Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax compliance firm in Malaysia is seeking a Tax Compliance Specialist to manage corporate tax matters and ensure adherence to regulations. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns, liaising with tax authorities, and overseeing the tax reporting process. Ideal candidates should have experience in managing direct and indirect tax compliance. This position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance matters and submissions to tax authorities.
• Prepare and submit monthly tax instalment payments on time.
• Assist with e-invoicing and file various tax returns.
• Review financial status to ensure adherence to corporate procedures.
• Liaise with tax authorities and external tax consultants.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage both direct and indirect tax compliance matters (corporate tax, withholding tax, SST, imported service tax, transfer pricing, etc.) and submissions to tax authorities.
• Prepare and submit monthly tax instalment payment before the 15th of each month, deferred tax computation for month‑end closing.
• Prepare SST within the stipulated time frame.
• Assist with e‑invoicing.
• File various local, state and federal tax returns.
• Prepare and review transfer pricing documentation and work closely with external tax advisors and the finance team for the TP documentation.
• Prepare tax computation / tax estimates for CP204 submission.
• Keep up to date with current tax procedure and developments and assist the company during internal audit process.
• Review the financial status and operating procedure to ensure the business adheres to corporate procedures.
• Analyse company’s structure and determine a budget accordingly.
• Ensure legal, regulatory and tax compliance.
• Provide accurate and compliant financial and tax reporting services to management and external authorities.
• Compile and coordinate information required for statutory disclosure purposes in relation to tax expense line items.
• Oversee the company tax reporting processes including organising deliverables and timetable with tax agents and auditors.
• Estimate forecast profitability for the purposes of estimating interim tax payments.
• Review withholding tax clearance and other ad hoc tax filings.
• Liaise with tax authorities on tax matters and follow up for final outcomes.
• Stay informed about the latest tax developments and regulations introduced by relevant authorities.
• Conduct historical review of company related‑party transactions to ensure compliance with related tax policy.
• Work closely with external tax consultants to ensure smooth implementation of related tax initiatives.
• Ensure accurate return of tax returns.