Senior Tax Executive

Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd. is seeking a Tax Manager to lead Group-wide tax management and ensure compliance with Malaysian tax laws. You will coordinate across multiple entities, engage with tax authorities and external advisors, and contribute to the Group’s tax efficiency.

You will handle tax planning, risk assessment and advisory support for Finance teams, while monitoring regulatory changes and implementing measures to strengthen the organization’s tax posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related discipline.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian corporate income tax and other applicable tax regulations.
• Experience managing tax compliance across multiple companies within a corporate group is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee tax matters across multiple Group companies, ensuring compliance with Malaysian tax laws and statutory requirements.
• Prepare, review and coordinate corporate income tax computations, tax estimates, tax returns and other submissions.
• Manage tax filing and payment schedules, withholding tax, indirect taxes, stamp duty and other taxes to ensure timely compliance.
• Support Group tax planning initiatives and identify tax-saving opportunities.
• Identify, assess and monitor potential tax risks and review tax implications of business transactions.
• Liaise with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM), Royal Malaysian Customs Department, external tax agents, auditors and other authorities.
• Coordinate tax audits, investigations, authority queries, appeals and other tax-related matters.
• Monitor regulatory updates and support implementation of necessary measures.
• Provide internal tax advisory to Finance teams and stakeholders.
• Undertake ad hoc tax assignments and projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or related discipline

Job description

Build Your Tax Expertise. Make an Impact Across the Group.

Join Kossan Group and play a key role in managing Group-wide tax compliance, supporting tax planning initiatives and strengthening tax risk management across our businesses. This role offers the opportunity to work with multiple entities, engage with tax authorities and external advisors, and contribute to the Group’s overall tax efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Group Tax Management: Coordinate and oversee tax matters across multiple Group companies, ensuring compliance with Malaysian tax laws, regulations and statutory requirements.
• Tax Compliance & Reporting: Prepare, review and coordinate corporate income tax computations, tax estimates, tax returns and other tax-related submissions.
• Tax Compliance Monitoring: Manage tax filing and payment schedules, covering withholding tax, indirect taxes, stamp duty and other applicable taxes, to ensure timely compliance.
• Tax Planning & Optimization: Support Group tax planning initiatives, identify tax-saving opportunities and evaluate available tax incentives and benefits.
• Tax Risk Management: Identify, assess and monitor potential tax risks, and review the tax implications of business transactions, intercompany arrangements and corporate activities.
• Tax Authority & Advisor Liaison: Liaise with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM), Royal Malaysian Customs Department, external tax agents, auditors and other relevant authorities.
• Tax Audit & Dispute Support: Coordinate tax audits, investigations, authority queries, appeals and other tax-related matters involving Group companies.
• Regulatory Updates: Monitor changes in tax legislation, regulations and government policies, assess their business implications and support the implementation of necessary measures.
• Internal Tax Advisory: Provide tax guidance and support to Finance teams and relevant stakeholders across the Group.
• Other Responsibilities: Undertake ad hoc tax assignments and projects as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related discipline.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian corporate income tax and other applicable tax regulations.
• Experience managing tax compliance across multiple companies within a corporate group will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with withholding tax, indirect taxes, tax audits and tax authority engagements is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet statutory deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties.