Tax Manager

DFI Retail Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

DFI Retail Group seeks an experienced Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance, advisory services, and risk management across Malaysia and Brunei. You will drive efficient tax planning and work closely with finance, legal, and business units to support strategic initiatives.

You will manage audits, liaise with tax authorities, and lead the deployment of tax technology and processes to improve accuracy and timeliness of reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant tax experience; Big 4/public accounting background is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysia corporate tax laws, regulations and accounting standards.
• Experience with indirect taxes is preferred.
• Prior experience managing audits and dealing with tax authorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and submission of corporate tax returns and related filings.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysia and Brunei tax regulations (direct and indirect taxes).
• Coordinate audits with tax authorities and external tax advisors.
• Provide local tax planning and optimization aligned with business objectives.
• Review tax provisions and disclosures in financial statements.
• Lead tax portal administration and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Tax Advisory

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Transfer Pricing

Audit Liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation

Tools

SAP

Tax Software

Job description

The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing tax compliance, providing tax advisory services, and ensuring adherence to local tax regulations in Malaysia and Brunei. Reporting to the Finance Leader and Head of Tax, this role plays a critical part in managing tax risks and supporting business operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance

Manage and oversee preparation, review, and timely submission of corporate tax returns and related filings.

Ensure compliance with Malaysia & Brunei tax regulations (direct & indirect taxes).

Manage, coordinate and liaise with stakeholders, external tax advisors and tax authorities during tax audits, queries, investigations and litigations.

Monitor Malaysia and Brunei tax related legislative and regulatory changes and proactively assess their impact on DFI entities.

Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements.

2. Tax Advisory and planning

Support, communicate and implement local tax planning and optimization strategies aligned with business objectives.

Provide tax advice on business transactions covering both direct & indirect tax perspective, including withholding tax issues and cross-border activities.

Identify and mitigate tax risks while contributing on effective tax rate (ETR) management.

3. Stakeholder Management

Partner closely with finance, legal, and other business units to provide practical tax advice on operations and projects.

Manage relationships with tax authorities and external tax consultants.

Provide training and updates to internal stakeholders on tax developments.

Review tax provisions and disclosures for financial statements (e.g., deferred tax, current tax, uncertain tax positions).

Collaborate and maintain controls and reconciliation processes to ensure reconciliation and alignment between accounting reporting, tax reporting including e-Invoice submissions.

Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes and leverage technology to improve efficiency.

5. Tax Portal/System Administration

Act as the primary administrator (Superuser) for tax portals, maintain related standard operating procedures and manager user access controls.

Act as the authorized liaison with IT and tax authorities for system-related matters.

Work together with IT department to maintain and safeguard digital credentials according to DFI policies.

Monitor system updates/changes and ensure internal processes are aligned

6. Other responsibilities

Undertake any other duties, responsibilities, or projects assigned by the immediate superior, management or Group Tax from time to time

Assist/participate in cross-functional activities where tax input or oversight is required

About You

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.

Minimum 8 years of relevant tax experience (preferably Big 4/public accounting and in-house experience is an advantage).

Strong knowledge of Malaysia corporate tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards.

Experience with indirect taxes is preferred.

Prior experience managing audits and dealing with tax authorities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Highly motivated with attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities and drive results.

Strong business acumen with a proactive and collaborative mindset to build best practices.

Leadership and team management skills

Preferred Attributes

Experience in a multinational or complex corporate environment.

Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and tax software.

Ability to drive continuous improvement and digital initiatives.

About Us

DFI Retail Group is a leading Asian retailer, driven by its purpose to “Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments”.

At 30 Jun 2025, the Group and its associates operated over 7,500 outlets and employed over 83,000 people. The Group had total annual revenue in 2024 exceeding US$24.9 billion.

The Group is dedicated to delivering quality, value and service to Asian consumers through a compelling retail experience, supported by an extensive store network and highly efficient supply chains. The Group, including its associates, operates a portfolio of well-known brands across five key divisions: health and beauty, convenience, food, home furnishings, and restaurants.

The Group’s parent company, DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited, is incorporated in Bermuda and has a primary listing in the equity shares (transition) category of the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. The Group’s businesses are managed from Hong Kong. DFI Retail Group is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

DFI Retail Group is responsible for ensuring that all personal information collected from each Candidate presented to DFI Retail Group is used for recruitment purposes only and the data collection process is in accordance with all applicable laws and compliant with the Code of Practice on Human Resource Management.

To find out more about Our Businesses and Our People, please visit our website https://www.dfiretailgroup.com

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