Tax Manager

A leading organisation in Penang is seeking a dedicated Tax Manager to join their team, offering you the opportunity to work across both Asia and U.S. tax matters in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This role provides exposure to complex tax compliance, reporting, and advisory responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and inter-personal skills. You will be empowered to connect with cross-functional teams, nurture relationships with external advisors, and contribute to business initiatives that span multiple countries. The organisation values your commitment to professional growth, providing flexible working opportunities and access to ongoing training. If you are looking for a role where your expertise is respected and your development is encouraged, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams and external advisors to ensure comprehensive tax compliance across Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, and the U.S., fostering an inclusive and collaborative approach.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities and continuous training support as you develop your skills in both Asia Pacific and U.S. tax matters within a nurturing environment.
• Be part of a dependable team that values your knowledge and experience, offering generous pension contributions and encouraging your professional growth through supportive leadership.

What you'll do:

As a Tax Manager based in Penang, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions while connecting with various teams throughout the organisation. Your day-to-day activities will involve coordinating with external advisors on Malaysian tax matters, supporting quarterly group reporting processes, assisting in regulatory audits, tracking eligibility for incentives, implementing intercompany pricing policies, preparing U.S. tax returns, utilising automation tools for data processing, and contributing to global minimum tax projects. Success in this role requires you to be responsive to regulatory requests, empathetic when working with colleagues from different departments or regions, considerate in managing deadlines for compliance tasks, dependable in delivering accurate reports on time, knowledgeable about evolving regulations across Asia Pacific countries as well as the U.S., and committed to sharing information that supports business growth. Your ability to foster collaboration among teams will be key as you help drive effective solutions for complex tax challenges.

• Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure full compliance with Malaysian corporate income tax, indirect taxes, withholding tax, transfer pricing regulations, and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Support the preparation of current and deferred Malaysia tax provisions for Group quarterly reporting purposes by collaborating with finance teams and sharing insights.
• Assist in audits, queries, and requests from Malaysia tax and regulatory authorities by responding promptly and accurately while maintaining positive relationships.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to track eligibility for Malaysia tax incentives, manage annual compliance processes, and handle renewals or renegotiations as needed.
• Support the implementation of intercompany pricing policies by preparing detailed Malaysia tax analysis that aligns with business initiatives.
• Provide assistance to the Hong Kong tax team in Asia Pacific region tax compliance and accounting work covering Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and Taiwan.
• Contribute to the implementation of BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax by sharing knowledge and supporting related projects.
• Prepare U.S. tax returns including forms 5471 and 8858 along with supporting calculations such as fixed asset data management.
• Utilise automation tools like Alteryx, Corptax, Kindo AI platforms for efficient tax data processing and reporting.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to share best practices in tax compliance and reporting while supporting ongoing business objectives.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Tax Manager position brings proven experience in managing complex Asia Pacific taxation matters alongside strong academic credentials backed by professional qualifications. Your background includes hands-on exposure within both public accounting firms and multinational corporations where you have demonstrated dependability through accurate compliance work. You possess deep understanding of Malaysian corporate income taxes plus indirect taxes/withholding/transfer pricing rules which enables you to respond sensitively during audits or regulatory queries. Your interpersonal skills shine when collaborating across departments or regions—whether supporting incentive tracking efforts or assisting colleagues on global minimum tax projects—and your financial analytical abilities help deliver precise reporting outcomes every quarter. Familiarity with automation platforms adds value but your willingness to embrace new training opportunities sets you apart as someone who thrives within supportive environments focused on continual learning.

• Recognised degree in accounting or equivalent from a reputable educational institution coupled with a professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, MIA or CTIM is essential for this position.
• Minimum five years of relevant Asia tax experience ideally gained from both recognised public accounting firms and multinational corporations' in-house tax functions.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian tax laws including corporate income tax regulations, indirect taxes guidelines, withholding taxes procedures and transfer pricing requirements.
• Experience handling audits or queries from Malaysian regulatory authorities demonstrating responsiveness and empathy towards stakeholders involved.
• Familiarity with other Asia countries’ (Hong Kong/Singapore/Japan/Taiwan) or U.S. tax regulations is advantageous but not mandatory; willingness to learn is highly valued.
• Excellent communication skills enabling you to connect effectively with internal teams as well as external advisors while sharing information clearly.
• Outstanding interpersonal abilities allowing you to nurture relationships within cross-functional groups fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
• Financial analytical skills that support accurate preparation of current/deferred provisions plus insightful analysis for business initiatives.
• Knowledge of automation tools such as Alteryx/Corptax/Kindo AI platforms is beneficial but not required; openness to training opportunities is encouraged.
• Fluency in English ensuring clear written/verbal communication across diverse teams.

What sets this company apart:

This manufacturing and production organisation stands out for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member’s expertise is valued. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed around their needs—allowing them to balance personal commitments while pursuing professional excellence. Generous pension contributions reflect the company’s dedication to long-term wellbeing while ongoing training programmes ensure everyone has access to resources that foster growth leadership. Supportive leadership encourages open communication so ideas can be shared freely among colleagues regardless of department or location; this communal spirit helps build trust across teams working together on challenging projects spanning multiple countries. The company’s focus on nurturing talent means employees are empowered not only through formal development pathways but also via everyday interactions that promote kindness/responsiveness/empathy throughout all levels of the organisation.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward in a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued every day—apply now!

Apply today or email me at jack.moh@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this exciting opportunity further.

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