Assistant Manager, Finance (Tax & Regulatory)

Department: Finance

Reports To: Finance Manager / Head of Finance

Employment Type: Full-time

Scope: Wawasan Cojaya Sdn Bhd & Fingular Tech Sdn Bhd

Location: Malaysia

Job Summary

We are looking for an Assistant Manager, Finance (Tax & Regulatory) to strengthen our Finance function and support the financial and regulatory requirements of Wawasan Cojaya Sdn Bhd and Fingular Tech Sdn Bhd.

The role will have primary responsibility for tax compliance, statutory matters and regulatory coordination, while also supporting the Finance Manager in financial reporting, month-end closing, reconciliations, payments and other key Finance activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of Malaysian taxation and statutory requirements, good attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while working closely with internal stakeholders, auditors, tax agents and regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Management & Compliance

• Manage corporate tax matters for both Wawasan Cojaya Sdn Bhd and Fingular Tech Sdn Bhd.
• Prepare, review and coordinate CP204, CP204A, Form C and other corporate tax submissions.
• Oversee Withholding Tax (WHT), SST and stamp duty matters.
• Monitor tax compliance, filing requirements and payment deadlines.
• Review tax treatment of significant transactions and provide recommendations to management.
• Support tax planning initiatives to ensure appropriate tax treatment and compliance.
• Maintain complete and accurate tax records, supporting schedules and documentation.

Regulatory & Statutory Matters

• Manage finance-related compliance with LHDN, MyTax, Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) and other relevant authorities.
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations and statutory requirements and highlight potential business impact.
• Coordinate statutory and regulatory submissions for both entities.
• Ensure all statutory deadlines and compliance requirements are properly tracked and fulfilled.
• Assist in handling tax reviews, audits, investigations and queries from relevant authorities.

External Stakeholder Management

• Act as the key Finance contact for tax agents, external auditors, consultants and relevant government authorities.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of documents requested for tax audits, statutory audits and regulatory matters.
• Ensure timely resolution and follow-up of outstanding tax and statutory matters.

Finance Operations & Reporting

• Support the Finance Manager in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with management reporting, financial analysis and preparation of Finance schedules.
• Review and perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support payment processing, cash flow monitoring and other Finance operations as required.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and other ad hoc financial analysis.
• Provide support on Finance-related projects and process improvement initiatives.

Internal Control & Process Improvement

• Strengthen internal controls relating to tax, statutory compliance and Finance operations.
• Identify potential compliance risks and recommend appropriate controls or improvements.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails are maintained.
• Support the development and improvement of Finance policies, processes and workflows.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related discipline.
2. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Finance, Tax or Accounting, with strong exposure to Malaysian tax matters.
3. Solid knowledge of Malaysian corporate tax, WHT, SST, stamp duty and statutory requirements.
4. Hands-on experience with CP204/CP204A, Form C, LHDN/MyTax and RMCD matters.
5. Experience managing tax agents, auditors and regulatory authorities.
6. Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end closing processes.
7. Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
8. Good attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
9. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
10. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Professional qualification such as MIA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent is an added advantage.
2. Experience managing Finance matters for multiple legal entities is preferred.
3. Experience in a fintech, financial services, technology or rapidly growing business environment will be an advantage.