Tax Assistant Manager | Local Accounting Firm

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance and Reporting:

• Supervise the review and timely submission of corporate tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance with statutory deadlines.
• Oversee tax compliance processes, including Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, Withholding Tax (WHT), and other relevant filings.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop team members to cultivate a high-performing and motivated team.
• Provide strategic guidance and coaching to enhance technical expertise and overall professional growth.
• Foster collaboration within the team and with cross-border colleagues across diverse industries.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead discussions and meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, local auditors, and member firms.
• Serve as the primary liaison to facilitate seamless communication and efficient service delivery.

Tax Advisory Services:

• Provide expert advisory services on corporate tax, real property gains tax (RPGT), and stamp duty matters.
• Support clients in navigating tax incentive and grant applications, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Process Optimization and Technological Advancement:

• Drive process improvement initiatives by leveraging technology to enhance reporting efficiency and client service delivery.
• Assist in onboarding new clients and standardizing tax processes for greater operational effectiveness.

Client Relationship Management:

• Establish and maintain strong client relationships, proactively identifying opportunities for business development.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering tailored advisory solutions and maintaining clear, professional communication.

Ad Hoc Responsibilities:

• Undertake additional tasks and assignments as required to support client services and departmental objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, or a recognized professional qualification (ACCA, MIA, MICPA).
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience, preferably in a professional services firm.
• Strong technical proficiency in tax compliance, advisory services, and corporate regulatory matters.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and tax software. Experience with Power BI or other data analysis tools is advantageous.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.
• Experience in project management, particularly involving cross-border assignments, is an asset.
• Knowledge of technology-driven tax process transformation is desirable.

To Apply

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to submit your resume (in MS Word format). Due to overwhelming responses, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Job Ref: 20250219/013

Consultant: Christopher Chong Kian Phing

Registration No: 201901037350 (1346680-W)

EA Licence No: JTKSM 949A

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM7,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Fixed shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Tax: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person