Senior Tax Specialist

Holiday Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Specialist to manage tax compliance and advisory functions. Key responsibilities include preparing corporate tax returns, supporting e-invoicing processes, and providing tax advisory to internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant tax experience, preferably with Big 4 exposure, and a strong understanding of local tax regulations and transfer pricing. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of tax processes within the finance function.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in Big 4 or corporate functions.
• Strong knowledge of local tax regulations and transfer pricing.
• Experience in tax reporting and advisory, including corporate tax computations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ensure accuracy of corporate tax computations.
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns and relevant reports.
• Support e-invoicing implementation and compliance.

Skills

Tax compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA)

Tools

ERP/finance systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Specialist to support the company’s tax compliance, planning, and advisory functions. You will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate tax filings, leading e-invoicing and transfer pricing documentation processes, supporting tax audits, and advising internal stakeholders on tax implications arising from business activities. This role is ideal for someone who has strong working knowledge of local tax regulations, experience in tax reporting within a corporate or Big 4 environment, and is ready to take ownership of key tax initiatives while supporting continuous process improvements within the Finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Reporting: Prepare and ensure accuracy of corporate tax computations, tax provisions, and deferred tax schedules.
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns, tax estimates, withholding tax filings, and relevant statutory reports.
• Monitor tax calendar deadlines and ensure compliance in coordination with internal stakeholders and external tax agents.
• Maintain updated tax folders, documentation trails, and work papers in accordance with audit standards.

E-Invoicing & Regulatory Implementation

• Support e-invoicing implementation and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in integrating tax rules into finance systems for accurate e-invoice validation.
• Liaise with IT/Finance teams to address tax-related issues arising from new system configurations.

Tax Advisory & Internal Stakeholder Support

• Communicate tax updates, regulatory changes, and implications to relevant stakeholders for process alignment.
• Provide tax advisory support to business units on contracts, new products, pricing models, and cross-border transactions.
• Assist in tax impact assessments for restructuring, mergers, or system process changes.

Transfer Pricing & Related-Party Transactions

• Prepare or review transfer pricing documentation for domestic related-party transactions in compliance with local TP regulations.
• Assist in benchmarking studies and ensure transactions between related entities are conducted at arm’s length pricing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to monitor and reconcile related company charges and cost allocations.
• Support the Finance Manager in responding to transfer pricing queries or audits by tax authorities.
• Conduct periodic tax health checks and ensure adherence to statutory compliance and internal governance policies.
• Support tax risk evaluations, reconciliations, and internal control enhancements to minimize exposure.
• Liaise with tax authorities during tax audits or queries and prepare supporting documentation.

Tax Planning & Optimization

• Support tax planning initiatives, grants application, incentives claims, and tax efficiency strategies.
• Perform scenario analysis to identify optimization opportunities aligned with business strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAEW) is preferred.
• Relevant 5-7 years of tax experience, preferably with exposure in Big 4 or corporate tax functions.
• Strong knowledge of local tax regulations, transfer pricing, and e-invoice requirements.
• Experience in tax reporting and advisory, including hands-on corporate tax computations.
• Familiarity with ERP/finance systems and tax digitalization initiatives is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in tax analysis.
• Ability to interpret and apply tax legislation in practical business contexts.
• Proactive communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to recommend process improvements.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team structure.