71 Senior Tax Consultants jobs in Malaysia

The incumbent will be responsible on all tax matters, and will build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior management and cross functional regional resources, the global tax unit, and third party advisors.

The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing strategies to minimize the company's tax liability and identify tax savings opportunities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with external tax authorities, government agencies, and external tax advisors to resolve issues and negotiate.
• Identifying and managing tax risks and opportunities.
• Initiating, managing, and supporting implementation of processes and procedures that continuously improve the tax position of the APAC businesses.
• Supporting corporate income tax and indirect tax compliance processes, as needed.
• Conducting research on tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards, and providing expert tax guidance to business units and senior management.
• Providing tax trainings and awareness within the APAC organization on relevant tax topics.
• Participating in projects to ensure correct tax treatment (e.g. acquisitions, dispositions, and business restructurings).
• Developing and maintaining relationships with external advisors and managing corresponding budget.
• Supporting internal and external tax audits.
• Reviewing and maintaining commitments and metrics included in tax incentive packages granted by various government authorities to ensure compliance.
• Continuously monitoring and assessing the relevance of changes in tax legislation and regulations.
• Proactively advising and supporting the APAC businesses on tax aspects of business decisions and initiatives.
• Other projects, as directed by the superior

Education/Certifications

• A bachelor's or advanced degree, or equivalent, in accounting, finance or related discipline required
• An advanced tax degree preferred

Basic Qualifications

• Seven plus years of relevant tax experience in a large, multi-national corporate tax, accounting or law firm environment
• Good income tax planning knowledge in the APAC region
• Good understanding of corporate income tax and indirect tax compliance requirements in the APAC region
• Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability and desire to communicate, collaborate and coordinate with others throughout the tax and finance organizations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good business judgement and creative problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines
• Ability to identify and implement continuous process improvements
• An understanding of the impact of income taxes on financial statements

About the Company
: At YYC, everything we do is inspired by our vision, purpose and core values - To inspire and empower good people to overcome their odds and unleash their potential.

About the role
: We're looking for a
Tax Advisory Associate / Senior
(with a specialization in
Transfer Pricing)
to be responsible for transfer pricing documentation by collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and ensuring tasks are delivered on timely basis.

Your responsibilities include:

• Manage the preparation of transfer pricing documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirement.
• Effectively communicate and interact with clients and tax authorities, addressing concerns and providing necessary information.
• Conducting regular economic analyses pursuant to the preparation of transfer pricing reports.
• Preparing relevant transfer pricing reports and benchmarking analysis/models to support restructuring/pricing decisions and transfer pricing compliance.
• Applying complex transfer pricing concepts and economic/financial knowledge to resolve client challenges.
• Gather, compile, and analyze operational data to support the development of comprehensive transfer pricing reports.
• Ensure the on-time delivery of reports and analyses while managing ongoing projects to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Professional Accounting qualification and/or a Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or its equivalent.
• Preferably with more than 1 year of tax experience and/or specialization in Transfer Pricing.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have strong analytical skills, research and computer skills.
• Possess good command of spoken and written English.
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

About the Company
: At YYC, everything we do is inspired by our vision, purpose and core values - To inspire and empower good people to overcome their odds and unleash their potential.

About the role
: We're looking for a highly potential
Manager in Tax Advisory (Indirect Tax)
to lead the team in achieving set goals and targets with focus on delivering quality tax services within the agreed timelines.

Your responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement action plans to achieve set goals and targets.
• Guide, supervise and lead the tax advisory team to meet or exceed clients' and team's expectations.
• Review team's performance on a regular basis with complete feedback and coaching.
• Prepare reports, presentations and other deliverables related to projects.
• Manage client relationships and deliver the full range of YYC services.

Indirect Tax

• To advise on general tax advisory on withholding tax, Real Property Gains Tax and stamp duty point view, sales and service tax and transfer pricing.
• To guide on income tax including tax incentives, green incentives, etc, under MIDA.
• Provide the highest level of technical advice and perform tax & audit investigation.
• Continuously work with the team and stakeholders to improve tax systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounts and/or Finance with major in Taxation and/or professional qualification in ACCA or its equivalent.
• Preferably with 5 years of tax experience and/or specialization in Transfer Pricing, and at least 1 year in managerial role.
• Experience in people management, strategic and resource planning.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of indirect and corporate tax advisory and apply it to client situations.
• Able to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Possess strong decision making and problem-solving skills.

Overview

The position will support the Tax Directors in delivering advisory, providing technical expertise and developing training matters relating to both direct and indirect tax.

• Assist Director in advisory relating to direct or indirect tax
• Attend to internal queries arising from the tax team
• Conduct internal and external training on tax-related topics
• Assist in tax-related publications and bulletins based on any tax updates / guidelines / gazette orders etc.
• Perform other official duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

• Recognised university degree and / or relevant professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Preferably a member of MIA/CTIM
• Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience, with 2-5 years of managerial experience
• Strong technical ability, excellent interpersonal skills and leadership qualities
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and a good team player
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.

Description

Whether you’ve just graduated or have years of experience, this is a firm where you can learn and grow. It’s the PwC experience that stays with you as you build strong networks and make lasting friendships. Be part of a larger team as we work together, drawing on everyone's knowledge and skills to reimagine the possible. Join PwC today for the experience that stays with you.

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations. You will review and analyse financial data, prepare and file tax returns, and assist businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimising risks of non-compliance.

• Tax Compliance - Ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax returns, including corporate income tax and other applicable taxes, to the tax authorities. You will also contribute technical insights to business tax compliance engagements.
• Tax Planning - Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position, minimize tax liabilities, and manage risks.
• Advisory - Provide expert advice on tax implications for business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, investment structure planning, incentive applications, inbound/outbound investment advisory and new business ventures.
• Reporting - Prepare and review tax provision calculations for financial statements and ensure proper accounting for all tax-related items.
• Regulatory Monitoring - Keep abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations, and assess the impact on the company’s tax position.
• Collaboration - Work closely with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and business units, to ensure alignment on tax-related matters.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and/or professional qualification.
• Strong business technical knowledge with at least 10 years' working experience in tax compliance and consultancy, ideally in a professional services organization.
• Excellent client handling and team management skills.
• People management and project management experience.
• A good level of commercial awareness.
• Self-motivated and proactive with contribution to business development efforts as part of securing new clients.
• Possess good spoken and written skills.

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? Yes

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.

PwC Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Primary focus: tax compliance, with validation of clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations, reviewing financial data, preparing and filing tax returns, and assisting businesses in meeting tax obligations while minimising risks of non-compliance.

• Tax Compliance – Ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax returns, including corporate income tax and other applicable taxes, to the tax authorities. Contribute technical insights to business tax compliance engagements.
• Tax Planning – Develop and implement tax strategies to optimise the company’s tax position, minimise tax liabilities, and manage risks.
• Advisory – Provide expert advice on tax implications for business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, investment structure planning, incentive applications, inbound/outbound investment advisory and new business ventures.
• Reporting – Prepare and review tax provision calculations for financial statements and ensure proper accounting for all tax-related items.
• Regulatory Monitoring – Keep abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations, and assess the impact on the company’s tax position.
• Collaboration – Work closely with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and business units, to ensure alignment on tax-related matters.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and/or professional qualification.
• Strong business technical knowledge with at least 10 years' working experience in tax compliance and consultancy, ideally in a professional services organization.
• Excellent client handling and team management skills.
• People management and project management experience.
• A good level of commercial awareness.
• Self-motivated and proactive with contribution to business development efforts as part of securing new clients.
• Possess good spoken and written skills.

• Line of Service: Tax
• Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
• Specialism: Domestic Tax Compliance
• Management Level: Senior Manager
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Professional Services
• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?: No
• Government Clearance Required?: Yes

The International Tax and Transaction Services (ITTS) practice is comprised of three competencies focused on advising corporate and private equity clients on all aspects of their capital agenda – Transaction Tax Advisory, International Corporate Tax Advisory and Transfer Pricing. ITTS is unique in that it is a joint venture between the Transaction Advisory Services and Tax service lines allowing ITTS to maximize market opportunities as well as the growth and development of ITTS professionals. The transactions market is a major part of EY's market strategy and a huge opportunity for the business and EY professionals.

The International Corporate Tax Advisory competency ("ICTA") is responsible for advising clients on international tax operations, including cross-border controversy, international policy advisory, international tax quantitative services, internal restructuring and refinancing. The Transaction Tax Advisory ("TTA") competency is comprised of teams focused on the tax aspects of the client's capital agenda. We have dedicated professionals focused on buy-side due diligence, structuring, and cash tax modelling; sell-side tax assistance, structuring, and cash tax modelling; internal restructuring; capital structure and refinancing; distressed debt and bankruptcy; and tax attribute calculations and monetization strategies.

The coordinated go-to market and service approach of ICTA and TTA is unmatched in the market. It will offer you significant learning and development within the transaction landscape as well as international cross border transactions. Our mission is to develop the strongest technicians, commercial market-facing tax professionals and subject matter resources that are viewed by clients as trusted advisors.

The opportunity

You'll see plenty of recent growth and investment – and you'll see that reflected in your career. It's no exaggeration to say you'll be working on highly publicized projects. The field of tax planning is constantly changing as new laws, regulations and technologies enter the fold, and this is your opportunity to be part of that development. With our range of service in ITTS, you will have the opportunity to participate in cross competency trainings to help develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Associate within the International Corporate Tax Advisory team, you will be:

• Identifying and answering complex domestic and international tax issues
• Providing technical tax advice and planning services to a portfolio of projects
• Building long-lasting relationships with our clients, developing your understanding of their unique needs and requirements
• Constantly developing your own knowledge, maintaining your status as a trusted advisor by monitoring emerging trends, technologies and practices

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3-4 years of work experience in international tax, tax advisory or a related field
• Inbound and outbound transaction consulting with international tax research, planning and compliance experience and/or tax due diligence, deal structuring, and post-acquisition planning experience.
• Ability to succinctly and clearly communicate complex tax concepts to clients

Ideally, you'll also have

• A professional qualification in tax
• Client facing experience from a professional services background

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you'll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you're ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning:
  You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you:
  We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership:
  We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture:
  You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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