Tax Manager (Secondment)

Forvis Mazars Asia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars Asia is seeking a tax advisor in Malaysia responsible for advisory support on tax matters related to a new SAP ERP implementation. The ideal candidate will have a minimum degree in Finance or Accounting and 5-8 years of relevant experience.

The role requires a deep understanding of Malaysian Tax regulations, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Deep understanding of Malaysian Tax regulations.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax advisory support to operations covering all tax types.
• Advise local CFO on compliance and tax matters.
• Monitor and analyze changes in tax laws.

Skills

Tax advisory

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft applications

Education

Degree in Finance / Accounting

Job description

Why join us

You don’t join Forvis Mazars by coincidence, you choose Forvis Mazars: a global school of excellence where you will be challenged to develop and grow. Come and write the rest of (y)our story with us – you’ll make friends along the way too.Forvis Mazars, Grow. Belong. Impact.

Key responsibilities

• The primary responsibility is the tax aspects of the implementation of a new SAP ERP system. Experience with SAP (ECC or S/4Hana) or participation in a large SAP ERP implementation project is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Able to provide comprehensive and operational tax advisory support to business operations, covering all tax types (direct, indirect, customs).
• Able to advise and guide the local CFO and accounting team on all tax matters, including compliance, returns, payments, tax accounting, and tax forecasts.
• Proactively monitor and analyze changes in tax laws and regulations, providing timely updates, assessments, and recommendations to the business.
• Collaborate closely with the Zone Tax Director (based in Singapore) and the Tax ERP team (based in Malaysia) to build a case when a deviation from the standard framework is required.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of robust tax risk management strategies by identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential tax exposures.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate tax documentation to ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
• Partner with the business on projects and transactions, providing expert tax advice and guidance to facilitate informed decision-making.

Desired skills & experience

• Minimum Degree in Finance / Accounting or any relevant field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experiences, with at least 2 years in a supervisory level, preferably from a professional services firm environment.
• Deep understanding of Malaysian Tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong drives to excel professionally.
• Demonstrated success in adapting a work environment of professional staff.
• Team player and able to lead the team to work in a fast-moving and pressing deadline environment.
• Able to provide useful and timely feedback to staff, and keep management informed of progress and issues.
• Driven in meeting client expectations and reliable in delivering results.
• Prefer full or partial member in any relevant professional bodies.
• Excellent communication and people management / development skills.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Functional knowledge and skills in using Microsoft applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia both written and spoken.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.