Tax Manager

UNAVAILABLE; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone Business Services APAC (DBS APAC) seeks a Tax Manager to coordinate regional tax reporting, governance, and strategic projects across Asia Pacific. You will collaborate with tax teams in multiple countries to ensure timely compliance and robust controls while expanding expertise in direct and indirect taxes and transfer pricing.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives with Finance, Legal, ESG, and Business Services; monitor Pillar Two developments, maintain tax calendars, and support

Qualifications

• Have a degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Law, or a related field.
• Hold (or are pursuing) a professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Bring approximately 5 years of experience in tax compliance, tax reporting, tax advisory, or corporate tax matters.
• Have gained exposure through a Big 4 firm, multinational corporation, or in-house tax environment.
• Enjoy working across countries and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Have a strong understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements, with regional tax exposure being a plus.
• Are analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with business partners.
• Have experience working with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Possess a solid foundation in accounting and financial reporting.
• Are comfortable working in English within a regional and international environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and consolidate internal tax reporting across APAC, including indirect tax, tax filing status, project updates, tax incentives, legal entity reporting, and ESG-related tax reporting.
• Monitor, analyze, and report tax risks across APAC markets.
• Maintain and coordinate the regional Tax Calendar to support timely compliance.
• Provide support and backup for tax rolling forecasts, ETR reporting, and tax analysis activities across APAC.
• Support legal entity simplification initiatives across the region, including project coordination, reporting, stakeholder management, and execution where required.
• Coordinate and support regional tax projects and business transformation initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on projects involving systems, processes, and tax-related business changes.
• Monitor regulatory developments relating to Pillar Two and Transfer Pricing requirements and support reporting obligations.
• Support the APAC Tax Director on direct tax matters and regional tax initiatives.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Cross-country collaboration

Education

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

CPA/ACCA (pursuing)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for aTax Manager to support the coordination and execution of regional tax reporting, tax governance, and strategic tax projects across Asia Pacific markets. This role offers broad exposure to regional tax matters, cross-functional initiatives, and collaboration with tax teams across multiple countries.

Responsibilities

Tax Reporting & Compliance Coordination

• Coordinate and consolidate Danone's internal tax reporting across Asia Pacific, including indirect tax (Caramel reporting), tax filing status, project updates, tax incentives, legal entity reporting, and ESG-related tax reporting.
• Monitor, analyze, and report tax risks across APAC markets.
• Maintain and coordinate the regional Tax Calendar to support timely compliance.
• Provide support and backup for tax rolling forecasts, Effective Tax Rate (ETR) reporting, and tax analysis activities across APAC.

Tax Technical Support, Planning & Projects

• Support legal entity simplification initiatives across the region, including project coordination, reporting, stakeholder management, and execution where required.
• Coordinate and support regional tax projects and business transformation initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on projects involving systems, processes, and tax-related business changes.
• Monitor regulatory developments relating to Pillar Two and Transfer Pricing requirements and support reporting obligations.
• Support the APAC Tax Director on direct tax matters and regional tax initiatives.

Governance, Controls & Knowledge Sharing

• Prepare and maintain tax position papers, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and supporting documentation.
• Support regional tax teams in monitoring and strengthening internal controls, including DanGo compliance requirements.
• Contribute to learning and knowledge-sharing initiatives within DBS APAC.

Stakeholder & External Relationship Management

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with regional tax teams, business stakeholders, external auditors, and tax advisors.
• Collaborate across functions and geographies to support tax compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

As a Tax Manager, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Gain regional exposure by collaborating with tax teams across Asia Pacific markets and navigating diverse tax regulations, compliance requirements, and business environments.

• Drive tax transformation and strategic initiatives through regional projects, legal entity simplification programs, process improvements, and emerging tax regulations such as Pillar Two.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Finance, Legal, Business Services, Accounting, ESG, and leadership teams across the APAC region.

• Expand your expertise in corporate taxation, direct and indirect tax reporting, tax governance, transfer pricing developments, and regional tax risk management.

• Influence key business decisions by supporting tax planning, forecasting, tax risk assessment, and providing insights that help shape regional tax strategies.

• Make a meaningful impact by strengthening tax controls, ensuring compliance excellence, and supporting Danone's commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices across the region.

• Grow your career in a dynamic international environment with exposure to senior leadership, regional tax projects, and continuous learning opportunities across multiple markets.

About You

You're a Great Fit If You...

• Have a degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Law, or a related field.
• Hold (or are pursuing) a professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Bring approximately 5 years of experience in tax compliance, tax reporting, tax advisory, or corporate tax matters.
• Have gained exposure through a Big 4 firm, multinational corporation, or in-house tax environment.
• Enjoy working across countries and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Have a strong understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements, with regional tax exposure being a plus.
• Are analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with business partners.
• Have experience working with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Possess a solid foundation in accounting and financial reporting.
• Are comfortable working in English within a regional and international environment.

About Us, We offer and What's next

At Danone Business Services APAC (DBS APAC), we are a high-performing team passionate about delivering excellence, driving transformation, and creating value across the Asia-Pacific region.

Our ambition to beBest-in-Class inspires us to innovate boldly, collaborate effectively, and continuously improve the way we serve our stakeholders.

Join Us and Make a Difference

Be part of an organization where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to a larger purpose beyond business success.

Shape the future with us. Make a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet.

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