Tax Manager / Assistant Manager

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Public Listed Company (PLC) in Malaysia with a primary focus on large-scale property development and diversified investment holdings. Known for their innovative approach to urban growth, they offer a dynamic corporate environment and a portfolio of high-profile projects across the country.

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and highly analytical Tax Manager or Assistant Manager to lead the tax compliance and advisory functions for the Group. This role is pivotal in ensuring regulatory adherence, optimizing tax positions, and providing expert financial counsel to support the group's expansion in the property sector.

Job Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Reporting: Direct the preparation and timely submission of all direct and indirect tax returns, ensuring full compliance with the Income Tax Act (ITA), Sales & Service Tax (SST), and Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT).

• Strategic Tax Planning: Develop and implement proactive tax strategies to minimize liabilities and maximize savings while staying aligned with corporate governance.

• Advisory Services: Act as the internal subject matter expert, advising senior management on the tax implications of business transactions, joint ventures, and new investment initiatives.

• Transfer Pricing: Manage and review transfer pricing documentation for various group entities to ensure compliance with local and international obligations.

• Audit & Liaison: Lead the coordination of tax audits and inquiries from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), effectively managing relationships with tax authorities, external auditors, and consultants.

• Regulatory Monitoring: Stay abreast of evolving tax legislation (such as e-Invoicing guidelines) and proactively assess the impact of changes on the organization's operations.

• Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance and tax functions to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Project Structuring: Collaborate with the project and legal teams to structure land acquisitions and disposals in the most tax-efficient manner.

• Financial Forecasting: Prepare periodic tax provision forecasts and budgets to assist the Group Finance team in long-term financial planning.

• Internal Knowledge Sharing: Conduct internal workshops or briefings for the finance and operations teams to ensure group-wide awareness of updated tax regulations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Professional Certification: Membership in professional bodies such as MIA, CTIM, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is highly preferred.

• Experience: A minimum of 6 to 7 years of relevant tax experience, encompassing both compliance and advisory.

• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience within a Public Listed Company (PLC) is preferred; specific experience in the property development industry is a significant advantage.

• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of Malaysian tax laws and experience with group consolidation for large corporate structures.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia to manage diverse internal and external stakeholders.

• Attributes: Meticulous, independent, and capable of performing under pressure to meet tight deadlines.