Tax Manager - Kuala Lumpur

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About the Role

audit/investigation/ queries – Undertake the ground work including managing the team in providing the support to Group Companies in respect of tax audits/ investigations/ queries by the tax authorities in accordance with the strategies formulated by HoT.

Tax advisory – Prepare ad hoc tax advice for approval on all tax related matters for divisions/ departments within Group Companies on daily transactions and strategic transactions to ensure all projects and investments (both local and overseas) as well as transactions are undertaken in the most tax efficient manner including exploring ways to maximise tax benefits whilst balancing tax risks.

Tax planning – Work together on the identified tax planning projects with the Chief Financial Officers/ Heads of Finance of Group of Companies with the objectives of reducing tax liabilities and yield a better return on investments without compromising on tax compliance and exposure to tax disputes.

Tax accounting provision – Provide advice, assistance and guidance to Group of Companies when necessary.

Cash flow management – Lead the implementation of strategies and/ or process improvement identified in managing cash flow relating to tax affairs as well as close monitoring of tax credits with the objective of expediting utilization of tax credits and/or obtaining refunds.

Tax compliance – Monitor, coordinate and advice on tax obligations of Group of Companies under portfolio including review of tax documents [i.e. tax computations and tax returns] in ensuring tax compliance with current tax laws and regulations. Where possible, improvements to the tax processes are recommended & implemented and opportunities for tax planning and minimization of tax liabilities are explored.