Tax Manager

A leading organisation in Petaling Jaya is seeking a dedicated Tax Manager to join their team and play a pivotal role in shaping the tax strategy and compliance landscape for a large group of companies. This position offers you the opportunity to work within a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued, and your professional growth encouraged through ongoing training opportunities. You will be at the forefront of regulatory changes, ensuring that the business remains compliant while maximising tax savings and minimising liabilities. The company prides itself on its inclusive culture, collaborative approach, and commitment to nurturing talent, making this an ideal setting for someone who thrives in a networked, knowledge-sharing workplace. Flexible working opportunities are available to help you balance your career ambitions with personal commitments.

What you'll do:

As a Tax Manager based in Petaling Jaya, you will take ownership of critical responsibilities that ensure both compliance and strategic advantage for a large group of companies. Your day-to-day activities will involve overseeing complex tax submissions across multiple jurisdictions, developing forward-thinking strategies to optimise tax positions, advising senior leaders on intricate matters affecting business operations, managing transfer pricing documentation requirements, coordinating responses to audits or inquiries from authorities, driving process enhancements within finance functions, maintaining open lines of communication with regulatory bodies and external consultants, and keeping colleagues abreast of legislative changes. Success in this role requires not only technical proficiency but also an ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams while fostering an atmosphere of trust and shared purpose.

• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of all direct and indirect tax returns, including those required under the Income Tax Act (ITA), Sales & Service Tax (SST), and Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT), ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory deadlines.
• Develop and implement effective tax planning strategies aimed at minimising tax liabilities and maximising savings for the organisation, while strictly adhering to all relevant regulations.
• Provide practical, up-to-date tax advice to internal stakeholders and senior management regarding the implications of business decisions, transactions, and joint venture initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with transfer pricing obligations by preparing and reviewing documentation for various entities within the group as required by law.
• Coordinate and manage tax audits, inquiries, and notices from tax authorities such as the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, liaising effectively with external auditors and tax agents when necessary.
• Stay informed about changes in Malaysian tax laws and regulations—including e-Invoice guidelines—and proactively identify potential risks or opportunities for the organisation.
• Drive process improvements within the tax and finance functions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness across the department.
• Act as a key liaison with regulatory bodies such as the IRB, as well as external tax advisors or consultants, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any issues.
• Monitor legislative developments closely and provide timely updates on new tax legislation to relevant personnel throughout the organisation.

What you bring:

Your proven track record as a Tax Manager will demonstrate not only deep technical expertise but also an ability to build dependable relationships across departments. You bring extensive experience navigating both compliance requirements and strategic advisory roles within large corporate structures. Your background includes hands-on involvement with group consolidations, familiarity with evolving regulatory frameworks—both local and international—and fluency in leveraging technology tools for efficient reporting. You excel at communicating complex concepts clearly to non-specialists while remaining sensitive to organisational needs. Your interpersonal skills foster collaboration among colleagues; your meticulous nature ensures accuracy even when facing demanding deadlines; your commitment to ongoing learning keeps you ahead of industry trends. These qualities make you an invaluable asset who can contribute meaningfully from day one.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or any professional degree in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent qualification is essential for this role.
• Membership in recognised professional bodies such as the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM), CPA, ACCA or equivalent is highly preferred or required.
• A minimum of 6 to 7 years’ experience in a relevant tax field is expected, ideally encompassing both compliance and advisory functions within large organisations.
• Demonstrated experience in group consolidation for sizeable groups of companies will be considered advantageous.
• Comprehensive understanding of Malaysian tax laws—plus exposure to international regulations—is vital for success in this position.
• Proficiency in using relevant tax software applications as well as financial systems is necessary to perform daily tasks efficiently.
• Excellent analytical skills combined with strong problem-solving abilities are needed to interpret complex data sets and develop actionable insights.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English/Bahasa Malaysia are required to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties alike.
• Experience working within Public Listed Companies (PLC) or property sectors will be viewed favourably by the hiring team.
• Meticulous attention to detail coupled with reliability under tight deadlines is crucial; you should be able to assume responsibility for challenging assignments without hesitation.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in taxation to new heights within a collaborative environment that values your expertise—this is your chance!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided below.

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