Senior Tax Manager

Danone; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Danone Asia & Service Delivery Centre in Kuala Lumpur, seeks a Senior Tax Manager to enhance tax reporting and planning across Asia. Ideal candidates will possess extensive corporate tax experience and strong accounting knowledge while enjoying a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvements. Join a diverse team and shape the future of tax services in an award-winning organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of corporate tax experience.
• At least 5 years in tax planning.
• Experience in Big 4 firms is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and consolidate internal tax reporting.
• Support legal entity simplification initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with external auditors.

Skills

Corporate tax experience

International taxation

Accounting skills

SAP knowledge

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, law, or related fields

CPA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

Danone Asia & Service Delivery Centre, Kuala Lumpur, is a Finance Shared Service dedicated to delivering exceptional service experiences across China, North Asia & Oceania (CNAO), and India-South East Asia (ISEA). Our mission is to be BEST IN CLASS by enhancing every touchpoint, driven by our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation for our valued Danoners, customers, and suppliers.

The newly created role, Senior Tax Manager, will be responsible for coordinating tax reporting tasks and tax projects within CNAO and ISEA regions.

Main Responsibilities

Tax Reporting

• Coordinate and consolidate Danone’s internal tax reporting, including tax forecasts, ETR analysis, and indirect taxes in the zone.
• Analyze tax provisions and assess tax risks in the zone.

Tax Planning and Projects

• Support legal entity simplification initiatives, including reporting, project management, and collaboration with geo tax teams.
• Assist the zone tax director with M&A projects for specific CBUs.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects, including system implementations.
• Support global transfer pricing (TP) reviews and ad-hoc TP projects.

Internal Control / Learning

• Prepare and update tax position papers and SOPs.
• Supervise internal control procedures and support documentation for DanGo requirements.
• Assist in tax training and knowledge sharing initiatives.

External Relationships

• Maintain relationships with external auditors and tax consultants.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, law, or related fields; CPA or ACCA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate tax, with at least 5 years in tax planning.
• Experience in Big 4 firms and international taxation is required.
• Regional or HQ tax department experience in an MNC preferred.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of SAP and strong accounting skills are advantageous.

About Us, We Offer and What's Next

Danone Asia & Service Delivery Centre in Kuala Lumpur delivers exceptional service across CNAO and ISEA regions, aiming to be BEST IN CLASS. We focus on simplification, automation, and continuous improvement through technology and data. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Join us and thrive! To apply, click the 'Apply' button, create your profile, upload your CV, and prepare for an interview.