Job Description

ZALORA is seeking a talented and motivated Regional Tax Manager based in Malaysia and report to the Regional Senior Tax Manager. The Regional Tax Manager will be the main point of contact for all tax compliance and reporting matters across the region (including, but not limited to, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan). He/she is required to work in close collaboration with ZALORA\xe2\x80\x99s shared services team, local finance teams, global/regional tax teams, outsourced accounting service providers and external tax agents to:

• comply with all direct and indirect tax requirements in the region;
• partner with businesses towards the attainment of strategic goals; and
• manage regional tax risks of the group actively.

Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Gather, analyse and present information for tax compliance and reporting;
• Prepare and/or review tax computations and returns for approval;
• Assist with the preparation of transfer pricing documentation;
• File accurate and complete tax submission packages on a timely basis;
• Coordinate the timely payment and/or refund of taxes;
• Attend to queries raised by tax authorities and/or other regulatory bodies;
• Follow up with tax authorities for the finalisation of tax assessments; and
• Review financial reporting packs for current and deferred tax implications.

Business Partnering

• Offer practical solutions to operational issues from the tax perspective;
• Respond to tax queries from finance and business teams;
• Participate in tax cash flow forecasting and planning; and
• Keep abreast of the latest regional tax developments across tax types (including, but not limited to income tax, withholding tax, goods and services tax, value added tax, sales and service tax, and customs and excise duties).

Tax Risk Management

• Track and report group tax status across the region on a timely basis;
• Lead direct and indirect tax administrative matters;
• Maintain tax databases of the group; and
• Support the organisation of technical training for staff.

Requirements:

• Degree and/or professional accreditation in Accounting/Tax;
• 6+ years of relevant experience in the direct and indirect tax areas;
• Regional tax and/or Big 4 experience preferred, but not mandatory;
• Competent in direct and indirect tax laws, regulations and practice guidelines;
• Effective project, people and time management skills;
• Team player with a strong analytical mind and attention to details;
• Self-starter with inherent motivation to excel;
• Knowledge of SAP ERP system will be an added advantage;
• Ability to travel is a plus.
• Hybrid work arrangement.

The ZALORA Story

ZALORA is Asia\xe2\x80\x99s leading online fashion, beauty and lifestyle destination, part of Global Fashion Group. As one of the region\xe2\x80\x99s pioneer large scale ecommerce platforms, ZALORA has established a strong presence throughout the region, particularly in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and in Taiwan, enjoying over 50 million visits per month.

ZALORA is not obligated to accept resumes from any third parties on behalf of potential candidates for any position (advertised or otherwise) by any means, unless ZALORA has executed a written agreement with such third party and has expressly requested such third party for candidate referrals. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement fees or referral fees in the event that such candidate is eventually engaged or employed by ZALORA or Global Fashion Group.

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