Tax Manager

**About our client**

Our client is a rapidly growing global automotive manufacturer and distributor that is aggressively expanding its manufacturing and market footprint in Malaysia. Known for innovation and high-quality vehicle production, they offer a dynamic and forward-thinking environment for growth-driven professionals. They are currently seeking a strategic financial professional to spearhead their local and cross-border tax functions.

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Tax Manager to oversee all aspects of our client's tax compliance, corporate tax planning, and transfer pricing. In this role, you will ensure full adherence to Malaysian tax regulations, provide strategic tax advice to senior management, and manage key relationships with local tax authorities to support the business's manufacturing and distribution operations.

**Job Responsibilities**

• **Tax Compliance & Reporting:**

• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and filing of all local tax returns, including corporate income tax, sales tax (SST), withholding tax, and excise duties.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provisions and disclosures in accordance with local accounting standards.
• Act as the primary liaison with external tax agents and key regulatory bodies, including LHDN, RMCD, MITI, and Customs.
• **Tax Planning & Advisory:**

• Provide strategic tax advice to leadership regarding new business initiatives, investments, and cross-border transactions.
• Monitor evolving local tax regulations, assess business impacts, and implement strategies to ensure proactive regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate tax implications concerning manufacturing processes, import/export activities, wholesale distribution, and transfer pricing.
• **Transfer Pricing & Operational Support:**

• Manage and maintain transfer pricing documentation in strict compliance with local guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with internal finance and operational teams to optimize tax efficiency across business operations.

**Requirements**

• **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• **Professional Qualification:** Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CTIM are highly preferred.
• **Experience:** Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant corporate tax experience; prior exposure to the automotive or manufacturing sectors is a distinct advantage.
• **Technical Knowledge:** Deep understanding of Malaysian tax laws, including indirect taxes (Sales Tax, Excise Duty), transfer pricing, and local tax incentives.
• **Audit Management:** Proven track record in managing corporate tax audits and dealing effectively with LHDN and RMCD.
• **Skills:** Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• **Languages:** Fluency in English; proficiency in Mandarin is a strong advantage to facilitate effective communication with regional stakeholders.