Tax Manager

A Tax Manager job has become available at a conglomerate in automotive industry based in Kota Kemuning, Selangor.

A leading automotive conglomerate is seeking a highly skilled Tax Manager to join their Finance team in Kota Kemuning, Selangor. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the group’s commercial strategy across Southeast Asia, supporting high-profile M&A transactions, investments, and regional expansion initiatives. You will be at the heart of complex deal-making, providing expert guidance on tax structuring, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration while collaborating closely with Corporate Finance and Legal teams. The organisation offers a competitive salary package ranging from RM180,000 to RM216,000 per annum and values flexibility, professional growth, and a supportive environment where your expertise will directly influence business outcomes. If you are looking for a role that combines technical excellence with strategic impact and offers exposure to multi-jurisdictional projects, this is your chance to make a meaningful contribution.

* • Be the trusted tax advisor for all major M&A activities, investments, and restructuring projects across Southeast Asia, working alongside senior leadership and external advisors.
* • Enjoy exciting working opportunities within a collaborative team culture that encourages knowledge sharing and supports your ongoing professional development.
* • Benefit from a generous remuneration package and the chance to work on high-impact projects that shape the future direction of a prominent regional player.

What you'll do:

As a Tax Manager based in Kota Kemuning, you will immerse yourself in a multifaceted role that bridges technical expertise with commercial acumen. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you acting as the go-to specialist for all matters related to M&A transactions—guiding deal structuring decisions from inception through execution. You will conduct thorough due diligence reviews to uncover risks or opportunities that could impact transaction value while ensuring seamless collaboration between finance, legal teams, and external advisors. Beyond transactional work, you will design forward-thinking tax planning strategies that support business innovation across product launches, pricing adjustments, supply chain enhancements, and market expansions. Your remit extends regionally as you manage complex cross-border issues spanning Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. By overseeing transfer pricing policies and intercompany arrangements with precision and care for stakeholder interests, you will help safeguard compliance while unlocking efficiencies. Success in this position means being proactive in governance matters—supporting audits or negotiations with authorities—and preparing clear recommendations for senior management decision-making.

* Act as the primary tax lead for mergers and acquisitions transactions including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and minority investments by providing comprehensive advice throughout each stage of the deal.
* Advise on optimal deal structuring strategies such as share versus asset deals, holding structures, financing arrangements, and profit repatriation mechanisms tailored to maximise value creation.
* Perform or review detailed tax due diligence processes to identify potential risks, exposures, contingencies, and opportunities for enhancing transaction value.
* Collaborate closely with Corporate Finance and Legal teams on drafting SPA tax clauses, warranties, indemnities, and managing completion mechanics to ensure robust contractual protection.
* Support post-acquisition integration efforts by driving restructuring initiatives and implementing effective tax optimisation strategies aligned with business objectives.
* Provide expert advice to management on exit structuring options and divestment strategies to facilitate smooth transitions and maximise returns.
* Design and implement practical in-house tax planning strategies that align with commercial goals while supporting regional business units on new products, pricing models, supply chain changes, and expansion plans.
* Evaluate the tax efficiency of group structures including intercompany arrangements and financing flows to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
* Manage international tax matters across multiple jurisdictions in Southeast Asia by assessing cross-border implications such as withholding taxes, treaties, permanent establishment risks, and profit repatriation issues.
* Oversee transfer pricing frameworks by reviewing intercompany charges from both value-creation and risk perspectives while coordinating documentation preparation with external advisors.

What you bring:

To excel as a Tax Manager within this automotive conglomerate’s Finance team in Kota Kemuning, you will bring proven experience navigating complex M&A transactions across diverse markets—particularly within Southeast Asia. Your academic credentials should include a degree in accounting or finance-related fields complemented by professional certifications such as ACCA or CPA. Having honed your skills either at a Big 4 firm or through significant exposure to international tax advisory work followed by hands-on industry experience sets you apart. Your interpersonal strengths allow you to collaborate seamlessly with finance professionals, legal experts and executive leaders alike—ensuring alignment on strategic objectives while maintaining open channels of communication. You possess an innate ability to balance technical rigour with pragmatic solutions that drive business value without compromising compliance or governance standards. Adaptability is key; your comfort working amidst shifting priorities means you remain dependable even under pressure. Above all else your integrity shines through—earning trust from stakeholders who rely on your insights when making critical decisions.

* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics or related disciplines is required for this position to ensure foundational knowledge of core principles.
* A recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CTA or ICAEW would be highly advantageous in demonstrating your commitment to ongoing professional standards.
* At least five years’ relevant experience in M&A tax advisory or international/transaction tax roles is essential; Big 4 background with strong deal exposure followed by in-house experience is strongly preferred.
* Proven track record handling cross-border transactions involving multiple country jurisdictions within Southeast Asia is necessary for success in this role.
* Experience working collaboratively with Corporate Finance teams as well as Legal departments and senior management is highly desirable for effective stakeholder engagement.
* Demonstrated ability to exercise sound commercial judgement balancing tax efficiency against execution risk is critical for making informed recommendations.
* A hands-on approach combined with a solution-oriented mindset ensures you can address challenges beyond mere compliance requirements.
* Excellent articulation skills are needed so you can communicate complex concepts clearly to non-tax stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
* Comfortable operating within fast-moving environments where priorities may shift rapidly due to deal-driven demands or changing business needs.
* High integrity coupled with an ownership mindset enables you to take responsibility for outcomes while building trust among colleagues.

What sets this company apart:

This automotive conglomerate stands out as one of the region’s most respected employers thanks to its unwavering commitment to employee development and inclusive workplace culture. Here you’ll find exciting working opportunities designed around real-life needs—enabling you to balance career ambitions with personal commitments. The company invests heavily in training programmes so every team member has access to continuous learning pathways tailored toward their professional growth aspirations. Collaboration lies at the heart of their ethos: knowledge sharing is actively encouraged across departments which fosters genuine teamwork rather than competition. Employees benefit from generous remuneration packages reflective of their contributions along with comprehensive support systems during periods of change or challenge. With operations spanning multiple countries across Southeast Asia there are ample opportunities for cross-border exposure—broadening your horizons both professionally and personally within an environment that values diversity of thought as much as technical excellence.

What's next:

If you are ready to elevate your career by taking on a commercially impactful role where your expertise truly matters—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link below; seize this opportunity to become an integral part of an influential regional team.

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