Tax Manager

Job Information

Job Opening ID
- ZR_1233_JOB

Industry
- Finance & Accounts

Job Type
- Full time

Date Opened
- 03/09/2025

City
- Cyberjaya

Country
- Malaysia

At Deriv, a global leader in online trading with millions of customers, we are looking for a Global Tax Manager to drive our international tax strategy and shape the future of our financial operations. With a team of 1,200+ professionals from 70+ nationalities, we operate at scale across multiple jurisdictions, requiring a tax expert who can navigate complex regulations, optimise our tax position, and support our continued expansion.

Reporting to the Group Head of Tax, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, managing risks, and identifying opportunities that directly impact Deriv’s profitability and global growth. This is your opportunity to influence high-level financial decisions, collaborate with top-tier professionals, and drive strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

AI is being embedded into our company DNA, across every department. For further information, please read our guide: ‘ AI at Deriv: Your future fuelled by innovation '.

Your Challenges:
Optimise tax strategy for business growth:

- Develop and implement effective tax strategies across multiple jurisdictions while ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations
- Identify tax-saving opportunities and devise risk mitigation strategies alongside Deriv’s global operations and continuous expansion
- Stay up to date with international tax developments, including income tax, capital gains tax, withholding taxes, VAT/GST, and transfer pricing, and provide strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders
- Assess the tax implications of emerging digital business models and leverage advancements in tax technology and data management

Drive compliance excellence and build audit defence capability:

- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of all tax returns, including income tax, indirect taxes, withholding tax, and transfer pricing documentation
- Review financial statements, tax provisions, and disclosures to ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax reporting requirements
- Perform tax-related financial analysis, including effective tax rate calculations, deferred tax positions, and tax-related contingencies
- Formulate and implement strategies towards the resolution of tax disputes, audits, and litigation in order to safeguard Deriv’s interests

Champion a high-performing culture and lead tax process transformation:

- Build, mentor, and empower a best-in-class tax team across multiple jurisdictions, fostering excellence in execution and strategic thinking
- Champion cross-functional collaboration between tax, finance, and legal teams to drive business alignment and maximise efficiencies
- Stay at the forefront of global tax trends, regulatory changes, and industry innovations, shaping thought leadership and best practices in tax strategy
- Utilise AI and cutting-edge technology to enhance compliance processes, automate reporting, and accelerate tax research.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with a CPA qualification
- 10+ years of corporate tax and tax advisory experience, including at least 4 years in a managerial role, gained from consulting firm and MNC
- Strong advisory and consultation skills in managing and resolving tax issues.
- Strong cross-border transactions and international tax knowledge and experience in corporate tax, indirect tax, withholding tax and transfer pricing issues.
- Extensive knowledge of tax laws and regulations across multiple geographies- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and multitasking skills
- High agility to work under tight deadlines with global teams
- Detail-oriented, hands-on and resourceful
- Excellent spoken and written English communication
- Experience in finance automation and AI technologies is a plus

**Benefits**:
We pay competitive salaries based on your skills, qualifications, experience and market rates. Additionally, you'll be eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

You'll also receive comprehensive health benefits, including private medical insurance, life insurance, and health screenings.

You'll get generous annual and parental leave, and we'll cover the costs of professional development and education related to advancing your career at Deriv.

You'll be part of our Cyberjaya office, home to 600 talented professionals driving innovation in online trading. Our purpose-built, five-storey building enhances collaboration and creativity, leveraging cutting-edge AI and no-code/low-code platforms to push boundaries. You'll join a vibrant workplace where weekly knowledge-sharing sessions, cross-functional collaborations, and cultural celebrations create an engaging atmosphere. You'll work in a stimulating, high-tech environment featuring modern conference rooms, a fully-furnish