Senior Tax Manager

Danone; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead tax reporting and planning initiatives across multiple regions. This role involves coordinating tax provisions, managing relationships with external auditors, and supporting M&A projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in corporate tax, particularly with Big 4 firms, and a strong understanding of international taxation. Join a forward-thinking team committed to quality and innovation in a dynamic work environment where your expertise will drive impactful changes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the tax field with a focus on corporate tax.
• Experience in Big 4 corporate tax and MNC tax departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and consolidate internal tax reporting and analysis.
• Support legal entity simplification and M&A projects.

Skills

Corporate Tax

Tax Planning

International Taxation

SAP Knowledge

Accounting Skills

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Tax/Law

CPA or ACCA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

The newly created role, Senior Tax Manager, will be responsible for coordinating the agreed tax reporting tasks and tax projects in CNAO and ISEA geographies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Tax Reporting

• Coordinate and consolidate Danone internal tax reporting, including but not limited to tax rolling forecast and analysis, ETR reporting and analysis, indirect taxes, etc., in the zone.
• Coordinate and analyze the tax provisions and tax risks in the zone.

Tax Planning and Projects

• Coordinate and support the legal entity simplification in the zone, including reporting, project management, support to the geos' tax teams, and execution (if needed).
• Support the zone tax director in M&A projects for the dedicated CBUs in the geos.
• Support and coordinate cross-function projects (including systems) in the zone.
• Support the global TP team and coordinate recurring TP reviews with Corporate based on the global schedule in the zone.
• Support ad-hoc TP projects and benchmark studies in the zone.

Internal Control / Learning

• Prepare and update tax position papers and SOPs to document work processes.
• Assist the zone Tax Director and geos' tax teams in supervising internal control procedures and provide documentation for DanGo requirements, if needed.
• Support DBS Learning & Sharing initiatives on related tax topics.

External Relationships

• Build and maintain relationships with external auditors and Danone tax consultants.

About You

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in finance, accounting, tax, law, or with CPA or ACCA qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the tax field, especially in corporate tax, with at least 5 years in tax planning.
• Big 4 corporate tax experience is essential; good understanding of international taxation.
• Experience working in an MNC regional or country HQ tax department.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of SAP and strong accounting skills are a plus.

About Us, What We Offer, and What's Next

Danone Asia & Service Delivery Centre-Kuala Lumpur delivers 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 experiences at every touchpoint, driven by our commitment to quality and innovation. We believe in simplification and automation to minimize manual interventions and improve management efficiency. Our journey is fueled by continuous technological and data-driven improvements. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment. Join our winning team! Click the 'Apply' button to create your profile by uploading your CV. We look forward to reviewing your experience and scheduling interviews with selected candidates.