Tax Manager

IOI Properties Group; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company located in Putrajaya, Malaysia is seeking an experienced tax compliance manager. The ideal candidate will oversee the group's tax compliance, manage audits, and provide tax advisory services. With a minimum of 8 years' experience, including 3 years in a managerial position, expertise in corporate taxation, particularly in property development and multinational environments is required. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience, with 3 years in a managerial role in corporate taxation.
• Strong background in property development industry and multinational corporations.
• Technical tax knowledge and experience in Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Hong Kong.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the tax compliance for the Group of companies.
• Manage and oversee tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Provide tax advisory services on corporate and indirect taxes.
• Collaborate with finance to address tax implications in business decisions.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Independence

Education

Professional qualification (Chartered Institution of Tax Malaysia/ACCA/CIMA/MIA member)

Job description

Oversee the tax compliance for the Group of companies, including the review and submission of tax returns and tax estimates, while ensuring timely payments to tax authorities

Follow up on tax refunds or tax credit offsets with the tax authorities

Oversee the preparation and submission of other tax compliance matters, such as transfer pricing documentation, Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR), Global Minimum Tax (GMT), Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) returns, capital gains tax returns, etc

Manage and oversee tax audits, investigations and inquiries from tax authorities to ensure appropriate strategies are in place to address tax queries, challenges or disputes

Identify and implement tax optimization initiatives to enhance overall tax efficiency for the Group

Support the Business Unit by providing tax advisory services on matters such as corporate tax, indirect taxes (e.g. Sales and Services Tax, Value Added Tax, Goods and Services Tax), transfer pricing, capital gains tax, and other tax-related issues

Collaborate with Finance and the Business Unit to assess and address the tax implications of key business decisions

Keep abreast on the latest tax developments and assess potential tax implications for the Group to ensure proactive management of tax-related matters

Foster and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders, particularly within Finance and Accounting functions, as well as with external partners

Liaise with external tax consultants and/or tax authorities to ensure effective communication and compliance in Malaysia, Singapore, China and Hong Kong

Oversee the implementation and management of new tax regulations to ensure the Group remains in compliance with all relevant regulatory standards

Job Requirements

• Professional qualification (Chartered Institution of Tax Malaysia/ACCA/CIMA/MIA member)
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant working experiences, with 3 years in managerial role with a strong background in corporate taxation, specializing in the property development industry and multinational corporations or professional services firms
• Functional exposure in Corporate Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
• Preferably with technical tax knowledge and experience in Malaysia, Singapore, China and Hong Kong
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A good team player and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Committed with strong sense of responsibility and able to work within deadline