Role Overview
We are looking for a seasoned and forward thinking tax leader to spearhead the Group's tax strategy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role will drive robust tax governance, manage complex audits and regulatory matters and shape tax optimisation initiatives that directly support business growth.
As a trusted advisor to Finance and key Business Units, you will provide strategic guidance on corporate and indirect taxes while assessing the tax impact of major business decisions.
Job Description:
- Oversee the tax compliance for the Group of companies, including the review and submission of tax returns and tax estimates, while ensuring timely payments to tax authorities
- Follow up on tax refunds or tax credit offsets with the tax authorities
- Oversee the preparation and submission of other tax compliance matters, such as transfer pricing documentation, Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR), Global Minimum Tax (GMT), Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) returns, capital gains tax returns, etc
- Manage and oversee tax audits, investigations and inquiries from tax authorities to ensure appropriate strategies are in place to address tax queries, challenges or disputes
- Identify and implement tax optimization initiatives to enhance overall tax efficiency for the Group
- Support the Business Unit by providing tax advisory services on matters such as corporate tax, indirect taxes (e.g. Sales and Services Tax, Value Added Tax, Goods and Services Tax), transfer pricing, capital gains tax, and other tax-related issues
- Collaborate with Finance and the Business Unit to assess and address the tax implications of key business decisions
- Keep abreast on the latest tax developments and assess potential tax implications for the Group to ensure proactive management of tax-related matters
- Foster and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders, particularly within Finance and Accounting functions, as well as with external partners
- Liaise with external tax consultants and/or tax authorities to ensure effective communication and compliance in Malaysia, Singapore, China and Hong Kong
- Oversee the implementation and management of new tax regulations to ensure the Group remains in compliance with all relevant regulatory standards
Job Requirements:
- Professional qualification (Chartered Institution of Tax Malaysia/ACCA/CIMA/MIA member)
- Minimum 8 years relevant working experiences, with 3 years in managerial role with a strong background in corporate taxation, specializing in the property development industry and multinational corporations or professional services firms
- Functional exposure in Corporate Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
- Preferably with technical tax knowledge and experience in Malaysia, Singapore, China and Hong Kong
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- A good team player and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Committed with strong sense of responsibility and able to work within deadline
