Tax Manager

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

Job summary

Alibaba Group is seeking a Senior Tax professional to manage and support tax compliance for its international business in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on CIT, indirect taxes, transfer pricing, and regulatory adherence, requiring hands-on expertise and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years in tax within Big 4 or multinational environments, with strong knowledge of transfer pricing and global tax regimes.

Qualifications

• Strong international tax knowledge with a professional accounting qualification (CPA preferred).
• 7–10 years tax experience in public accounting or MNC handling international CIT, indirect tax and withholding tax compliance.
• Deep familiarity with transfer pricing, corporate income tax, VAT/GST regimes, and tax audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support tax compliance for the international business, including CIT, indirect taxes, and transfer pricing.
• Support the regional tax team in identifying tax planning opportunities and mitigating tax risks.
• Independently analyze and resolve tax and transfer pricing structuring matters after consulting stakeholders and advisors.
• Assist in preparing and filing tax returns and reports for all entities, including current and deferred tax provisions and transfer pricing documentation.
• Ensure tax returns and reports are complete, accurate, and compliant with local legislation.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on impacts on tax and transfer pricing policies.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal tax teams, external advisors, and tax authorities.
• Support process improvements and tax compliance project initiatives.

Skills

International tax knowledge

Hands-on mindset

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor degree in Taxation/Accounting

Job description

• Manage and support tax compliance for the international business, in aspects of corporate income tax, indirect tax (e.g. Goods and Services Tax; Value Added Tax; Sales and Services Tax; withholding tax, etc) and transfer pricing
• Support the regional tax team in identifying, managing tax planning opportunities and mitigate tax risks including thorough documentation of tax positions taken, contract reviews etc
• Independently analyze and resolve tax and transfer pricing structuring matters after consulting business stakeholders, internal and external professional advisors.
• Assist in preparing and filing of internal and external tax returns and reports for all entities, including current and deferred tax provisions, transfer pricing documentation and tax audits with local tax authorities
• Ensure tax returns and reports are complete, accurate and compliant with local legislation
• Monitor tax regulatory changes and advice on impact on the Company’s tax and transfer pricing policies and practices
• Build and maintain relationships with internal tax departments, external tax advisors as well as tax authorities
• Continuously improve company financial systems, processes and productivity, supporting tax compliance project initiatives, contributing significantly to the change and improvement

Requirements/Qualifications(must have)

• Strong international tax knowledge and a professional accounting qualification (CPA preferred) and willing to be very hands-on
• Bachelor degree and/or professional qualification in Taxation, Accounting, or related fields
• 7 - 10 years tax experience in public accounting firm (Big 4 preferred) and/or MNC handling international CIT, Indirect tax and withholding tax compliance
• Deep familiarity with transfer pricing / corporate income tax, VAT/GST regimes, domestic and international withholding tax, tax compliance requirements, and tax audits
• Strong analytical skills with solid knowledge and experiences on taxation. Transfer pricing experience would be an added advantage

Requirements/Qualifications(good to have)

• A self-starter, who is detailed-oriented, resourceful, able to work independently, multi-task and efficiently manage multiple tight deadlines.
• Excellent business focus and able to propose solutions to tax issues after consulting with internal business stakeholders and external and internal tax, legal and financial advisors
• Good communication skill who can establish close collaboration with internal stakeholder and manage external advisors.
• Ability to read and write Chinese will be an advantage.
• Pro-active, hands on, enthusiastic and not afraid to ask questions and challenge the status quo
• Experience with E-commerce and tax compliance matters for SEA region would be an advantage, but not a requirement