About Valiram
Valiram was established in 1935 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, originally specializing in the textile trade. Today, Valiram is Southeast Asia's leading luxury goods and 360 retail specialist with presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Operating more than 500 stores, a number which continues to grow, the group represents in excess of 200 brands across various categories, from fashion and accessories, timepieces and jewelry, perfume and cosmetics to confectionery and dining concepts.
Learn more about us at www.valiram.com
Valiram Brands:
- Beauty (Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Rituals, Molton Brown)
- Fashion (Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Tory Burch, Chloe, MLB Korea, Giuseppe Zanotti, Charles & Keith, Pedro etc)
- Accessories (Swarovski, Mont Blanc)
- Travel Retail (Hermes, Bvlgari, The Flying Emporium, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Beaute Love, Ion Gizmos, Candy Party, Wear + When, Tumi)
- F&B (Bacha Coffee, Quivo, Godiva, TWG Tea, Laderach, Candy Party)
- Watches (Swiss Watch, Tudor, Rolex, Cartier, Tissot, Zenith, Bell & Ross, Breitling, Blancpain, Omega)
About the Role
The Tax Manager is responsible for managing and ensuring compliance with all tax regulations for Valiram Group.
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of all statutory taxes (Corporate, WHT, SST, VAT, GST).
- Enhance tax processes through policy updates and automation.
- Conduct tax awareness training across departments.
- Regularly reconcile VAT/GST records with the general ledger.
- Implement tax projects aligning with the organization's goals.
- Strengthen cash flow by accurately estimating tax liabilities and maximizing tax credit offsets.
- Tax Compliance: Oversee direct and indirect tax payments, provisions, and returns.
- Project Support: Implement tax-related projects and transfer pricing initiatives.
- Process Improvement: Streamline tax filing procedures for efficiency.
- Audit Management: Handle tax audits, investigations, and inquiries.
- Tax Support: Provide guidance on direct and indirect tax matters.
- Technical Updates: Disseminate updates and coach team members.
- Tax Incentives: Apply for tax incentives and reliefs in coordination with departments.
- Authority Liaison: Communicate with tax authorities during audits and investigations.
- Ad Hoc Tasks: Manage additional tasks as required.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum a Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting.
- An appropriate professional qualification CPA / ACCA or equivalent is preferred.
- At least 8 years tax experience in a related field, gain either from a top-tier firm of accountants or from within a multinational group.
- Independent and creative thinking for tax planning, responsibility for a wide array of detailed compliance and financial reporting.
- Excellent quantitative skills, proficiency with Excel.
- Strong tax research, analytical and writing skills.
- Ability and flexibility to travel as and when required.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English.
Why work for us
We're more than just a job; we're a place where you can develop your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and have fun along the way! Here's why you'll love working with us:
- Level Up Your Career:
- Upskill at Your Pace: Our comprehensive online training platform offers courses in communication, leadership, Excel, and more investing in your growth.
- Proven Development Track: Last year alone, we conducted 150 trainings and empowered 65% employees to develop their skills and competencies, paving the journey to career growth and advancement.
- Fun & Vibrant Workplace:
- Engaged & Connected: We host numerous employee engagement activities like V-Club to build connections and a strong sense of community.
- Celebrate Together: We value cultural traditions and celebrate major national festivals with the whole team!
- Express Yourself: Enjoy the freedom of a fashionable dress code.
- At our HQ Office you can enjoy:
- Convenient & Delicious: Enjoy the perk of an in-house cafe serving delicious meals at subsidized prices, so you can fuel your day without breaking the bank.
- Effortless Travel: Our office is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk from public transportation, making your commute a breeze.
- Parking Made Easy: Need to drive No worries! We offer ample parking in nearby locations.
- Rewarding Benefits:
- Shop Like an Insider: Employees can enjoy staff purchase discounts up to 30% for all the brands we cover, as well as friends & family sale annually.
- Life Balance & Support: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Birthday Leave, Hospitalization Leave, Study Leave, Calamity Leave, Compassionate Leave, Maternity/Paternity Leave, and Marriage Leave, to support you throughout life's stages.
