Finance Compliance Manager

Main Responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance and Filing

• Prepare, review and submit corporate income tax computations, estimates (CP204) and returns within statutory deadlines.

• Manage Sales and Service Tax (SST) registration, computation, filing and payment obligations.

• Ensure accurate and timely withholding tax deductions, remittances and reporting.

• Maintain complete and audit-ready tax documentation and supporting schedules.

2. Tax Accounting and Reporting

• Prepare current and deferred tax provisions for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.

• Reconcile tax accounts in the general ledger and resolve variances.

• Support disclosure of tax matters in the statutory financial statements.

3. Tax Audits and Authority Liaison

• Act as the primary liaison with the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), Royal Malaysian Customs and external tax advisors.

• Manage tax audits, queries and investigations, including preparation of responses and supporting evidence.

• Monitor and resolve tax assessments, refunds and appeals.

4. Transfer Pricing and Group Matters

• Maintain transfer pricing documentation in line with statutory requirements.

• Review related-party transactions for arm’s length compliance.

• Support group tax reporting and coordination with holding company requirements.

5. Tax Advisory and Risk Management

• Advise business units on the tax implications of transactions, contracts and new initiatives.

• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the impact on the organisation.

• Identify tax risks and implement mitigating controls and process improvements.

• Identify and support legitimate tax incentives, exemptions and planning opportunities.

6. Systems, Process and Team

• Ensure tax requirements are correctly configured and maintained within Infor LN and related systems.

• Develop and document tax policies, procedures and internal controls.

• Guide and develop team members on tax compliance matters.

Professional / Technical Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• ACCA / CIMA / CPA / CTIM qualification preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in taxation & compliance, with working knowledge of Malaysian tax legislation, SST and transfer pricing.