Tax Manager

About the role

Responsible for managing the Group's tax compliance, tax reporting and tax-related advisory matters. This role ensures timely and accurate submission of direct and indirect tax requirements, supports tax planning initiatives, and liaises with relevant internal and external parties.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review corporate income tax computations, tax estimates, tax returns and supporting schedules.
• Manage tax compliance matters, including SST, withholding tax, transfer pricing documentation and other applicable tax requirements.
• Prepare deferred tax computation and tax provision for monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Liaise with external tax agents, auditors and relevant authorities on tax matters, queries, audits and investigations.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assess the impact on the Group and recommend necessary actions.
• Support tax planning, tax incentives, exemptions and relevant applications, where applicable.
• Ensure proper maintenance of tax records, supporting documents and statutory filings.
• Provide tax advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on operational and transactional matters.
• Support year-end audit and finance reporting activities.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the management from time to time.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in Malaysian corporate taxation, with good understanding of Pioneer Status and tax incentive requirements.
• Experience in preparing tax computations, tax estimates, tax schedules, and tax submissions.
• Familiarity with Pioneer Status compliance, tax exemption calculations, utilisation of tax incentives, and related documentation/reporting requirements.
• Experience in liaising with LHDN, MIDA, and external tax consultants/auditors on tax-related matters will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of tax accounting, deferred tax, and Malaysian tax regulations.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to identify tax risks and opportunities.
• At least 3-5 years of working experience in this related discipline.
• Experience in the semiconductor/manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.