Tax Manager

Confidential; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a senior tax professional to oversee returns, TP, and audits across jurisdictions. You will lead planning, budgeting, and advisory work to support the group’s strategic objectives.

The role requires 8+ years in in-house/MNC tax with VAT/GST, TP documentation, and BEPS 2.0 exposure; strong stakeholder management and problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/taxation or equivalent.
• 8+ years of tax experience in in-house, MNC or Big4.
• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax, VAT/GST, TP and international rules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure timely submission of tax returns and filings across jurisdictions.
• Review transfer pricing documentation (Local/Master File, CbCR).
• Lead tax audits, investigations and dispute resolution with authorities.
• Prepare annual tax budgets and quarterly ETR reporting.
• Provide tax advisory support to business units and functions.
• Support tax technology initiatives for BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two and GloBE returns.
• Review commercial agreements for tax implications and guidance.
• Evaluate activities to ensure compliance with tax laws across regions.
• Liaise with external advisors, authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Support M&A, APA, restructurings and other tax projects.

Skills

Tax planning

Transfer pricing

Tax audits

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or equivalent

Tools

Tax software

Job description

• Oversee and ensure timely submission of tax returns and statutory tax filings across all jurisdictions where the Group operates. This includes Corporate Income Tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, Economic Substance Declarations, and other tax-related compliance requirements.
• Review and manage transfer pricing compliance documentation, including Local File, Master File, Country-by-Country Report (CbCR), and related notifications.
• Lead and coordinate tax audits, investigations, and dispute resolution matters with tax authorities to ensure tax assessments are up to date and effectively managed.
• Prepare, analyze, and monitor annual tax budgets and quarterly Effective Tax Rate (ETR) reporting, with a focus on tax efficiency and optimization.
• Provide tax advisory support to business units and corporate functions, ensuring alignment with the Group’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of tax technology solutions for global tax compliance, including BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two and GLoBE Information Return requirements.
• Review commercial agreements and legal contracts, providing tax-related advice and recommendations.
• Evaluate business activities, practices, and transactions to ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations across various jurisdictions.
• Liaise with external tax advisors, government authorities, and internal stakeholders on tax compliance and advisory matters.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Advance Pricing Agreements (APA), restructuring exercises, and other tax-related assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant tax experience in a similar capacity.
• Strong tax technical expertise gained from a combination of multinational corporation (MNC) in-house tax experience and Big 4 professional services exposure is highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate income tax, indirect taxes (VAT/GST), transfer pricing, and international tax regulations.
• Familiarity with tax regimes, tax treaties, and compliance requirements across Asia and the UAE is an advantage.
• Strong commercial acumen, business partnering skills, and risk management mindset.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and perform well under pressure.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.