Tax Manager

J&T Express; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a skilled Tax Manager to develop and implement tax strategies optimizing the company's tax position. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience, ideally with a background in a Big 4 firm. The role requires strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills along with a deep understanding of Malaysian tax laws. This position involves liaising with tax authorities and overseeing compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in tax-related work, ideally from Big 4.
• Strong technical knowledge of Malaysian tax laws.
• Experience in corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tax strategy to optimize tax position.
• Monitor tax compliance and manage relations with tax authorities.
• Collaborate with Finance team for alignment on tax matters.

Skills

Tax planning strategies

Indirect taxes management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree/Professional Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Taxation

Job description

Develop and implement a tax strategy that optimizes the tax position of the company including Tax Corporate Governance Framework (“TCGF”), taking into account transfer pricing, withholding taxes, sales & service tax (“SST”), capital gains tax, imported service tax, etc.

Keeping abreast of changes in tax laws, regulations and rulings to ensure the organization remains compliant and proactively identify potential risks or opportunities for the organization. This involves conducting research, analyzing complex tax issues and providing recommendations to management.

Collaborate with Finance team and other departments to ensure alignment and coordination on tax matters and to ensure tax strategies and policies are implemented efficiently in compliance with laws and regulations, including appropriate solutions to close the gaps.

Tomanage the communications between tax agents/tax authorities/customs /legal counsels/other stakeholderson all tax related matters.

Monitor and review all tax compliance work. Liaise with IRBM and monitor the process of tax refunds and the approval for tax credit set-off against monthly tax instalment payment.

Manage and oversee tax audits, investigations and inquiries from tax authorities and manage relationships with tax authorities during audits or tax disputes and ensure that appropriate strategies are in place to address tax inquiries, challenges, or disputes.

Basic Requirement

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree/Professional Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Taxation or equivalent.

A minimum of6 years of experiencein tax related work,ideally from Big 4/preferably with experience in both tax compliance and tax advisory/planning with strong technical knowledge of Malaysian tax laws.

Functional exposure in Corporate Governance, Compliance & Risk Management.

Experience in collaborating with tax authorities for channel support, able to effectively access tax-related support and resources through relevant channels.

Skill Set Required

Strong understanding of tax planning strategies and experience in managing indirect taxes, including Sales and Services Tax (SST).

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Have exceptional verbal and written communication skills to higher management.