Tax Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Tax Manager to oversee and manage tax compliance, tax planning, and tax operations across multiple countries. This role requires strong technical tax expertise, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to work closely with tax agents and finance partners across several international markets.

The ideal candidate must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, handling cross-border tax matters, and ensuring compliance with international and local regulatory frameworks. The position is based in Shenzhen, requiring close collaboration with China-based teams and global finance counterparts.

Key Responsibilities1. Tax Compliance & Reporting (Multi-Country)

• Oversee end-to-end tax compliance processes for multiple countries.
• Review and ensure timely submission of corporate tax filings, indirect taxes (VAT/SST/GST), and withholding tax obligations.
• Monitor changes in international tax regulations and ensure compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Maintain accurate tax records, reconciliations, and documentation for audit purposes.

2. Collaboration With Global Tax Agents

• Liaise directly with tax consultants, auditors, and tax agents across different countries.
• Coordinate tax-related inquiries, reviews, and audits with external advisory firms.
• Serve as the key point of contact for multi-country tax matters.

3. Tax Planning & Advisory

• Support the development of tax-efficient structures and initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Provide tax advisory to management for cross-border transactions, transfer pricing considerations, and new market expansion.
• Identify tax risks and propose mitigation strategies.

4. Internal Governance & Controls

• Strengthen internal tax processes, policies, and documentation.
• Ensure strong compliance controls are in place for all tax workflows and reporting cycles.
• Partner with accounting, treasury, and FP&A teams to ensure tax accuracy in financial statements.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with global and regional finance teams, especially counterparts in the UK and China.
• Provide tax input during budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly closing cycles.
• Participate in cross-border finance projects and system improvements.

RequirementsExperience & Background

• Minimum 8–10 years of tax experience, ideally covering multiple countries.
• Strong hands-on experience in corporate tax, indirect tax, cross-border tax, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with external tax agents across different jurisdictions is essential.
• Prior exposure to MNC environments preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of international tax concepts and documentation (e.g., transfer pricing, WHT, VAT/GST/SST).
• Ability to interpret tax laws and apply them in real business scenarios.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is an added advantage.

Soft Skills

• Highly hands-on, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication in English; Mandarin proficiency is required due to China-based operations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple countries' tax workflows simultaneously.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to relocate to Shenzhen, China.
• Malaysian candidates strongly encouraged due to business alignment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead multi-country tax operations in a global, fast-growing tech company.
• High regional and international exposure across diverse tax jurisdictions.
• Dynamic and innovative environment with strong cross-border collaboration.
• Attractive relocation package and career development potential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to RM30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person