TAX MANAGER

Westports; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company located in Selangor, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced tax manager to ensure compliance with ITA 1967. The candidate will manage annual tax submissions, analyze variances, and identify tax incentives. A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience are required. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. Join us to make a significant impact in tax management and optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Tax.
• Sound knowledge of tax accounting and compliance.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to ITA 1967 by managing annual tax submissions.
• Conduct tax planning and budgeting for incoming quarters.
• Identify tax incentives and programs applicable to the company.

Skills

Tax compliance

Analysis and problem-solving

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or related field

Licensed tax agent or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA)

Tools

Microsoft suite applications

Financial reporting tools

Job description

To ensure compliance to ITA 1967 including but not limited to the following:

• Annual tax submission for the Group
• Annual tax estimates for the Group
• Tax computation for monthly closing purposes
• Monthly tax instalment payment for the Group

2. Tax Management

• Manage tax-related functions in a timely and quality manner
• Improve year end / quarter tax reporting process
• Proactive and centralised collaboration to ensure full compliance eg. e-invoicing, SST and WHT
• Design and develop new processes related to treasury and tax by leveraging formulary worksheet, models, system or cloud document
• Share knowledge on tax or improvement initiatives
• Review and advise on related party transactions and transfer pricing issues
• Review and advise on tax incentives applicable to companies, employees and directors
• Review and advise on the tax structure and tax strategy for the Group
• Review and advise on the tax implication of any transactions within the Group inclusive of SST, import duty, direct, indirect in relation to ITA 1967 and Employment Tax

4. Tax Analysis & Forecasting

• Conduct tax planning and budgeting for every incoming quarter
• Conduct analysis on variances and identify the root cause
• Conduct monthly tax audit
• Identify risk-related risks and provide action plans to mitigate potential penalties or tax costs

5. Regulatory Affairs

• Identify tax incentives and programs by the Government and GLC that the company can participate in or apply to reduce overall cost, especially post National Budget
• Communicate with stakeholders on potential tax incentives or tax wishlist
• Develop action plan with the respective departments to put in place programmes that can maximise tax return

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or related field. A licensed tax agent or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Tax
• Sound knowledge of tax accounting, compliance and all types of tax returns
• Advanced in Microsoft suite applications and financial reporting
• Possesses problem solving and analytical skills with attention to details
• Strong leadership and good at meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Enthusiastic and possess strong desire to improve work processes