Tax Manager

The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing all direct and indirect tax matters for Boost Holdings Group and its subsidiaries, ensuring full compliance with Malaysian tax regulations while supporting effective tax planning initiatives. The role partners closely with Group Finance, operating companies, tax agents, auditors, and regulators to manage corporate income tax, indirect tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing, tax audits, and strategic tax advisory matters. The incumbent will also support business projects, M&A activities, e-Invoicing implementation, and financial analysis initiatives across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage corporate income tax compliance, quarterly tax provisioning, CP204 submissions, and tax audits.
• Oversee indirect tax filings and audit matters.
• Review and advise on withholding tax obligations and remittances.
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing requirements and Country-by-Country Reporting.
• Provide tax advisory support on business initiatives, investments, M&A, and other strategic projects.
• Liaise with tax agents, auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders on all tax-related matters.
• Support financial analysis and special projects as directed by management.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of Malaysian taxation, IRB regulations, transfer pricing, indirect taxes, and withholding tax.
• Familiarity with international tax principles and Double Tax Agreements (DTA).
• Experience handling tax audits and tax compliance for corporate groups.

Experience

• At least 6-10 years of relevant corporate tax experience, preferably within a listed company, financial services, telecommunications, technology, or multinational environment.
• Experience working with multiple entities and group structures.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA, or equivalent.
• CFA qualification is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and strong business partnering capability.

Key Success Measures

• Timely and accurate submission of all tax filings.
• Successful management of tax audits and regulatory compliance.
• Effective collaboration with operating companies and external advisors.
• Delivery of tax-related projects such as e-Invoicing implementation.
• Quality tax advisory support that minimizes tax risks and optimizes group returns.