Tax Manager, Malaysia: Transfer Pricing & Compliance Lead

IntelliPro; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

IntelliPro is partnering with a leading data centre developer and operator in Malaysia to strengthen its tax function. You will oversee corporate income, indirect and withholding taxes, manage stamp duties, and coordinate tax incentives while supporting BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two implementation across Malaysian entities.

The role requires 5–6 years of tax experience, ideally from a Big 4 firm, with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Taxation or related discipline from a recognised institution.
• Approximately 5-6 years of relevant tax experience, ideally with exposure within a Big 4 firm.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian corporate taxation, indirect taxes, withholding tax and relevant tax compliance requirements.
• Experience in Malaysian stamp duty matters would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with transfer pricing, tax incentives, tax provisions and international tax developments is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Malaysian tax compliance across corporate income tax, indirect taxes and withholding tax, ensuring adherence to applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate stamp duty compliance by identifying dutiable instruments, managing stamping and filing requirements, monitoring statutory deadlines, and maintaining proper documentation.
• Manage tax audits, regulatory enquiries and information requests, liaising with external tax advisors where necessary.
• Coordinate applications for Malaysian tax incentives, working with relevant stakeholders to monitor ongoing eligibility, fulfil compliance obligations and manage renewals.
• Provide tax advisory support to business teams on operational matters, commercial initiatives and proposed transactions.
• Support the preparation and review of current and deferred tax provisions across Malaysian legal entities.
• Assist with the implementation and ongoing compliance requirements of BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax.
• Oversee annual transfer pricing compliance, including the preparation of local files, master files and applicable transfer pricing returns, while supporting intercompany pricing policies.
• Support tax planning and structuring initiatives, including joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic business arrangements.
• Monitor changes in Malaysian tax legislation, regulations and relevant developments, assessing their potential impact on the business.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Taxation

Job description

IntelliPro is partnering with a leading data centre developer and operator in Malaysia to strengthen its tax function. You will oversee corporate income, indirect and withholding taxes, manage stamp duties, and coordinate tax incentives while supporting BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two implementation across Malaysian entities.

The role requires 5–6 years of tax experience, ideally from a Big 4 firm, with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.