Tax Manager

Alpha Apex Consulting PLT; West Coast Division; Vor Ort; MYR 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive remuneration

Ownership of tax function

Diverse tax matters exposure

Work with senior management

Career development

Zusammenfassung

Alpha Apex Consulting PLT seeks an experienced Tax Manager to lead the Group's taxation matters in Sabah, ensuring compliance with Malaysian tax laws and driving effective tax planning across multiple subsidiaries.

The role requires strong technical tax knowledge and hands-on experience, with the ability to collaborate with the Finance team, external advisers and authorities to optimise the Group's tax position.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or taxation.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CTIM or equivalent is advantageous.
• 5–8 years of relevant tax experience including corporate tax compliance.
• Experience in tax audits and handling authority queries.
• Knowledge of SST and e-Invoice in Malaysia.

Aufgaben

• Oversee corporate income tax returns for the Group and subsidiaries.
• Manage CP204, CP204A estimates and tax instalments.
• Review tax computations, capital allowances schedules and tax provisions.
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns and compliance with deadlines.
• Develop and implement effective tax planning strategies.
• Coordinate with external tax advisers and authorities.
• Monitor SST/e-Invoice compliance and transfer pricing where applicable.
• Prepare tax governance, reporting and internal controls.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independence / self-motivated

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CTIM or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Tax software

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a well-established retail and hypermarket group based in Sabah, with a strong presence in the retail industry and a growing network of business operations.

As the Group continues to strengthen its financial management and corporate structure, our client is seeking an experienced and technically competent Tax Manager to oversee the Group's taxation matters and ensure effective tax compliance, planning and risk management.

About the Role

The Tax Manager will be responsible for managing the Group's overall tax function, ensuring compliance with applicable Malaysian tax laws and regulations while identifying opportunities for effective tax planning and optimisation.

The successful candidate must possess strong technical tax knowledge, relevant hands-on working experience and the ability to manage tax matters across multiple companies and business operations.

This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can work independently and collaborate closely with the Finance team, external tax advisers and relevant authorities.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Tax Compliance & Management

• Oversee the preparation, review and submission of corporate income tax returns for the Group and its subsidiaries.
• Manage tax estimates (CP204), revised tax estimates (CP204A) and tax instalment payments.
• Review tax computations, capital allowance schedules, tax provisions and deferred tax calculations.
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns and compliance with applicable tax filing deadlines.
• Monitor tax balances, tax losses carried forward, capital allowances and other tax attributes.
• Ensure proper tax documentation and records are maintained.
• Develop and implement effective tax planning strategies to optimise the Group's overall tax position.
• Provide tax advice on business transactions, corporate restructuring, asset acquisitions and disposals.
• Identify potential tax risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Advise management on the tax implications of business decisions and proposed transactions.
• Monitor changes in Malaysian tax legislation and assess their impact on the Group.

Tax Audit & Dispute Management

• Manage tax audits, investigations and queries raised by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN).
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and advisers on tax-related matters.
• Review and respond to tax authority enquiries and information requests.
• Identify potential tax exposures and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure proper documentation and supporting evidence are available for tax audit purposes.

Indirect Tax & Other Tax Matters

• Oversee the Group's indirect tax compliance, including applicable Sales and Service Tax (SST) matters.
• Monitor e-Invoice implementation and ensure compliance with relevant tax requirements.
• Review the tax implications of related-party transactions and transfer pricing requirements, where applicable.
• Keep abreast of changes in tax legislation, guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Tax Governance & Reporting

• Establish and enhance tax policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Prepare tax reports and provide tax-related updates to senior management.
• Work closely with the Finance and Accounting teams to ensure accurate tax reporting.
• Review tax-related accounting entries and ensure appropriate treatment in the financial statements.
• Support the Group's corporate governance, financial reporting and business transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CTIM or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant working experience in taxation, with substantial hands-on experience in corporate tax compliance and tax management.
• Candidates with experience in a tax advisory firm, Big Four accounting firm or a large corporate organisation will be highly advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge of Malaysian corporate income tax legislation and tax compliance requirements.
• Practical experience in preparing and reviewing tax computations, CP204/CP204A, capital allowance schedules and tax provisions.
• Relevant experience in managing tax audits, tax authority queries and tax planning matters.
• Familiarity with SST, e-Invoice and other applicable Malaysian tax requirements.
• Experience managing tax matters for multiple companies or a group of companies is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple deadlines and provide practical tax solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting or tax-related systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the Group's tax function.
• Exposure to a diverse range of tax matters within an established retail and hypermarket group.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and the Finance team.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.