An exciting SEA Tax Manager job has just become available at one of the retail firms based in Kuala Lumpur. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be a part of the dynamic team.

About the SEA Tax Manager Role:
In this position, you will manage and facilitate the accurate preparation and filing of our company’s tax forms, for the entities under SEA region, overseeing a team of two people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and manage the preparation and review company federal tax returns and the accurate, timely filing of all tax forms
• Ensure accurate, timely filing of consolidated federal, state and local income tax returns and other business-related filings
• Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures
• Develop and implement strategic tax planning for all necessary federal and state taxes
• Manage members of the tax team as they prepare components of the company's Local income tax return and other tax documents across SEA countries
• Plan for and develop an overall return calendar and coordinate timing and inputs with the tax team.
• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process
• Manage and facilitate income tax audits: preparing responses, creating schedules, etc.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and the tax team and create strategies to capitalise on changes to taxation legislation
• Provide support with various internal audits and special tax related projects
• Review tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections

To succeed in the SEA Tax Manager role, you will need to have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key requirements:

• Preferred candidates that have a current CPA licence and a Master’s Degree in an accounting discipline with past working experience in the Tax Department of Big Four
• At least eight years' experience in a tax manager or public accountant role and at least 2 years of experience in a management role
• Familiarity with SEA countries local reporting requirements
• Strong experience with a variety of tax operations and ability to drive process improvements
• Strong ability to utilise project management and accounting best practices to organise and prioritise tasks and the tasks of other tax team members
• Ability to engage stakeholders, clients and staff to ensure processes are executed consistently
• Extensive individual/corporate/partnership tax knowledge
• Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills
• Strong knowledge of tax code, compliance and procedures for corporations
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

This retail MNC needs no introduction and is one of leaders in their field of expertise and they have a strong presence in the market. The firm is also very focused on developing and training their people to the highest standards.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting SEA Tax Manager role.

Apply today or email me at melissa.ang@robertwalters.com.my to discuss the opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C