Tax Manager

Responsibilities:

Asia Matters (approx. 75%)

• Coordinate with external tax advisors on Malaysia tax compliance including corporate income tax, indirect taxes, withholding tax and transfer pricing, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support the preparation of current and deferred Malaysia tax provisions for Group quarterly reporting purposes.
• Assist in audits, queries and requests from Malaysia tax and regulatory authorities, when necessary.
• Work with cross-functional teams and support ongoing eligibility tracking, annual compliance, and necessary renewals/ renegotiation for applicable Malaysia tax incentives.
• Support the implementation of intercompany pricing policies and prepare Malaysia tax analysis to support business initiatives.
• Support Hong Kong tax team in Asia Pacific region tax compliance and accounting work (e.g., Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and Taiwan).
• Support implementation of BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax.

U.S. Matters (approx. 25%)

• Preparation of U.S. tax returns and supporting calculations including forms 5471 and 8858 and fixed asset data management.
• Tax data automation and processing utilizing Alteryx, Corptax, Kindo AI platforms.

Knowledge / Skill Requirements:

• Recognized degree in accounting or equivalent from a recognized educational institution and professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, MIA, CTIM or equivalent is a must.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Asia tax experience, preferably with a mix of recognized public accounting firm and MNC in-house tax exposure.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian tax laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Other Asia countries and U.S. tax knowledge is a plus but not required.
• Automation tools knowledge is a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and financial analytical skills.
• Fluent in English.