Tax Manager

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; In loco; MYR 240.000 - 360.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Private Advertiser in Malaysia seeks a senior Group Tax Leader responsible for group-wide tax compliance, planning and governance across property development and investment operations. You will own the group tax calendar, manage returns and payments, and review complex tax computations for multiple entities.

You will advise on tax efficiency, handle audits, and coordinate with external agents, auditors and authorities. A minimum of 8 years in taxation with leadership experience is required.

Competenze

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Sound judgement on tax risk and compliance.
• Ability to provide clear tax advice to senior management.
• High integrity and discretion with confidential information.

Mansioni

• Lead group-wide tax compliance, planning and governance across property development and investment operations.
• Own the Group tax calendar and ensure all returns, estimates and payments are filed on deadlines.
• Review tax computations, Form C, CP204 estimates for HQ and subsidiaries.
• Advise on tax impact of acquisitions, restructurings and cross-border transactions.
• Lead audits and respond to tax authorities and external auditors.

Descrizione del lavoro

Lead Group-wide tax compliance, planning and governance across property development and investment operations. Ensure every entity meets Malaysian and relevant foreign tax obligations accurately and on time while achieving tax-efficient outcomes in compliance with applicable laws. The role partners with Finance, IT, Corporate Finance, PDD Finance, management, external tax agents, auditors and tax authorities.

Own the Group tax calendar and ensure all company tax returns, estimates and payments are filed by their deadlines.

Review tax computations, Form C submissions, CP204 estimates and revisions for HQ, subsidiaries, dormant entities and non-group entities.

Apply appropriate tax treatments for property development income, including project costing, land costs and profit recognition.

Review capital allowances, group relief, allowable deductions, incentives and the tax positions of joint management bodies and management corporations.

Oversee Group-wide Sales and Service Tax compliance, including registration, classification, returns, payments and service tax on rental, leasing, property management, construction and other taxable services.

Manage Real Property Gains Tax on land and property disposals and acquisitions, including filings and retention sums.

Oversee stamp duty compliance for land transactions, tenancies, loans and agreements under the stamp duty self-assessment regime.

Ensure withholding tax is deducted and remitted on payments to non-residents and commissions paid to agents, dealers and distributors.

Lead Group compliance with LHDN e-Invoicing and MyInvois requirements in partnership with Finance and IT.

Manage the tax position of foreign entities and cross-border payments.

Maintain transfer pricing documentation for intercompany management fees, loans, guarantees and services, and review related-party arrangements for arm's-length pricing.

Prepare current and deferred tax balances under MFRS 112, including effective tax rate reconciliations, and provide tax figures and disclosures for Bursa announcements and the Annual Report.

Act as the primary tax contact for external auditors and resolve tax audit queries.

Lead responses to LHDN and Royal Malaysian Customs Department audits and investigations, and prepare objections, appeals and settlement proposals.

Track open tax disputes to closure and seek advance or private rulings where significant transaction treatment is uncertain.

Advise management on the tax impact of land acquisitions, joint ventures, landowner arrangements, disposals and restructurings.

Identify lawful tax savings and incentives, quantify their impact and monitor Budget announcements, legislation and Public Rulings.

Maintain the Group tax risk register and tax policies, and report key tax risks to the CFO.

Coordinate external tax agent appointments and engagements, monitor the quality and timeliness of deliverables, and ensure compliance with applicable licensing and appointment requirements.

Guide Corporate Finance and PDD Finance teams on tax requirements and required data, and perform other duties assigned by the Group Accountant or Group Financial Controller.

What we're looking for

Degree in Accounting, Finance or Taxation, or a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent.

Membership of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants or Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia is preferred.

Approved tax agent licence under Section 153 of the Income Tax Act 1967 is an advantage.

At least 8 years of taxation experience, including at least 3 years at managerial level.

Experience in a tax advisory firm and/or an in-house tax role within a listed group.

Hands‑on experience with property development and property investment tax, RPGT, SST and stamp duty.

Track record of managing LHDN and Customs audits and investigations.

Strong knowledge of the Income Tax Act 1967, Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, Stamp Act 1949, Sales Tax Act 2018, Service Tax Act 2018, related Public Rulings and guidelines.

Knowledge of transfer pricing rules, documentation requirements, MFRS 112 Income Taxes, Bursa Malaysia reporting requirements and LHDN e-Invoicing requirements.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and sound judgement on tax risk.

Confidence to provide clear advice to senior management and manage multiple entities and deadlines.

High integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

Clear written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia for dealing with authorities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.