Tax Manager

Deriv Services Sdn Bhd; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online trading company in Cyberjaya seeks a Global Tax Manager to develop and implement tax strategies and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of corporate tax experience, a strong CPA qualification, and excellent advisory skills. In addition to competitive salaries, the company offers comprehensive health benefits, generous leave, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate tax and tax advisory experience.
• At least 4 years in a managerial role.
• Extensive knowledge of tax laws across multiple geographies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective tax strategies.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Build and mentor a high-performing tax team.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to maximize efficiencies.

Skills

Advisory and consultation skills

Cross-border transactions knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Multitasking skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA qualification

Job description

At Deriv, a global leader in online trading with millions of customers, we are looking for a Global Tax Manager to drive our international tax strategy and shape the future of our financial operations.

Reporting to the Group Head of Tax, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, managing risks, and identifying opportunities that directly impact Deriv’s profitability and global growth.

Optimise tax strategy for business growth: Develop and implement effective tax strategies across multiple jurisdictions while ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations.

Identify tax-saving opportunities and devise risk mitigation strategies alongside Deriv’s global operations and continuous expansion.

Stay up to date with international tax developments and provide strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Assess the tax implications of emerging digital business models and leverage advancements in tax technology and data management.

Drive compliance excellence and build audit defence capability: Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of all tax returns.

Review financial statements, tax provisions, and disclosures to ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax reporting requirements.

Perform tax-related financial analysis and formulate strategies towards the resolution of tax disputes, audits, and litigation.

Champion a high-performing culture and lead tax process transformation: Build, mentor, and empower a best-in-class tax team across multiple jurisdictions.

Champion cross-functional collaboration between tax, finance, and legal teams to drive business alignment and maximise efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with a CPA qualification.
• 10+ years of corporate tax and tax advisory experience, including at least 4 years in a managerial role.
• Strong advisory and consultation skills in managing and resolving tax issues.
• Strong cross-border transactions and international tax knowledge and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of tax laws and regulations across multiple geographies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and multitasking skills.
• High agility to work under tight deadlines with global teams.
• Detail-oriented, hands-on and resourceful.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication.
• Experience in finance automation and AI technologies is a plus.

We pay competitive salaries based on your skills, qualifications, experience and market rates. You'll also receive comprehensive health benefits, including private medical insurance, life insurance, and health screenings.

You'll get generous annual and parental leave, and we'll cover the costs of professional development and education related to advancing your career at Deriv.

Deriv is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.