Assistant Manager/Manager – Tax Advisory

BDO Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Malaysia is seeking a Tax Advisory professional to join our team. You will manage tax advisory engagements and provide strategic guidance to clients across diverse industries.

The role requires a recognized accounting degree or professional qualification and at least 5 years of tax experience, with strong knowledge of Malaysian tax laws. You will lead and mentor engagement teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• A recognized degree in Accounting or equivalent and/or a professional accounting qualification.
• At least 5 years of working experience and in-depth knowledge of tax and other related legislation, ideally gained in a professional practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax advisory engagements, including tax planning, tax compliance, tax risk management, and dispute resolution matters
• Provide practical and commercially focused tax advice on corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and other complex business transactions
• Advise clients on Malaysian and international tax matters, including transfer pricing, withholding tax, indirect tax, and cross-border tax considerations
• Identify potential tax risks and develop strategies to mitigate exposure to audits or penalties
• Assess opportunities for tax efficiencies, incentives, deductions, and other available tax benefits in line with prevailing tax laws and regulations
• Collaborate with internal teams and other service lines to deliver integrated and value-added solutions to clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction and long-term partnerships
• Lead, supervise, and mentor team members to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables

Skills

Tax advisory leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accounting degree or professional qualification

Job description

BDO in Malaysia is part of the leading global professional services network, BDO International, providing audit, tax, advisory, business and outsourcing services to clients across diverse industries. With over 60 years of experience, we are supported by more than 1,200 professionals — including over 200 Partners and Directors — across offices in Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam.

At BDO, we shape what matters:

We grow together, to reach higher.

We collaborate, show up for one another, and build meaningful relationships — growing our careers in a workplace where we can thrive and belong.

We shape solutions, to go further.

We take ownership of our careers, stay curious, and are brave to share new ideas and shape how things are done.

We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Trust and integrity are the foundation of everything we do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, leading with purpose while delivering quality outcomes.

Whether you’re starting or advancing your career, you won’t do it alone. From building meaningful careers for our people to shaping solutions for our clients, at BDO, we do it together. Come and shape what matters with us.

Overview

Our Tax Advisory team delivers expert advice and strategic guidance to businesses and organizations on a wide range of tax-related matters, ensuring compliance and optimizing tax positions.

In this role, you will work closely with clients across various industries, providing advisory services on complex tax issues, including corporate tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, and other key business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tax advisory engagements, including tax planning, tax compliance, tax risk management, and dispute resolution matters
• Provide practical and commercially focused tax advice on corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and other complex business transactions
• Advise clients on Malaysian and international tax matters, including transfer pricing, withholding tax, indirect tax, and cross-border tax considerations
• Identify potential tax risks and develop strategies to mitigate exposure to audits or penalties
• Assess opportunities for tax efficiencies, incentives, deductions, and other available tax benefits in line with prevailing tax laws and regulations
• Collaborate with internal teams and other service lines to deliver integrated and value-added solutions to clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction and long-term partnerships
• Lead, supervise, and mentor team members to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables

Education and professional skills/ knowledge

Experience & Education:

• A recognized degree in Accounting or equivalent and/or a professional accounting qualification
• At least 5 years of working experience and in-depth knowledge of tax and other related legislation, ideally gained in a professional practice environment

Other skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead engagement teams, review deliverables, and manage client relationships effectively
• Well-versed in Malaysian direct and indirect tax matters, including corporate tax, withholding tax, real property gains tax, sales and service tax, and other relevant tax areas
• In-depth technical knowledge of Malaysian tax laws, regulations, rulings, guidelines, and compliance requirements
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and internal stakeholders
• Possess a client service mindset, with the ability to provide practical tax advisory support and act as an effective business advisor and problem solver
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of English