Associate Director, Tax

MVC Resources; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking a senior tax advisory professional to lead complex engagements and counsel on corporate tax planning.

You will guide cross-border matters, review deliverables, mentor the tax team, and drive business development with CFOs and tax heads.

The ideal candidate has 13–15 years of experience, CA/ACCA/CPA CTIM, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 13–15 years of progressive tax experience with a strong focus on tax advisory.
• Proven track record in business development — has personally grown a client portfolio or driven revenue.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to translate complex tax matters into clear, actionable advice.
• Strong technical knowledge of Malaysian corporate tax and cross-border tax matters; working knowledge of transfer pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex tax advisory engagements across a diverse client portfolio.
• Advise clients on corporate tax planning, group restructuring, M&A tax considerations, and cross-border tax matters.
• Review and sign off on advisory deliverables — technical papers, tax opinions, and client presentations.
• Stay current on Malaysian tax legislation and IRB developments — proactively advising clients on implications and opportunities.
• Lead client pitches, proposal preparation, and presentations to prospective clients.
• Represent the firm at industry events and networking functions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders — CFOs, Finance Directors, and Tax Heads.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the tax team — building technical capability and professional confidence.
• Contribute to internal training, knowledge sharing, and practice development initiatives.
• Work closely with Partners on the strategic growth of the tax advisory practice.

Skills

Tax advisory

Business development

Transfer pricing

Client relations

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Law

CA/ACCA/CPA

CTIM membership

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Country Malaysia

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Lead and deliver complex tax advisory engagements across a diverse client portfolio
• Advise clients on corporate tax planning, group restructuring, M&A tax considerations, and cross-border tax matters
• Review and sign off on advisory deliverables — technical papers, tax opinions, and client presentations
• Stay current on Malaysian tax legislation and IRB developments — proactively advising clients on implications and opportunities

Business Development

• Leverage your existing network to identify and convert new business opportunities
• Lead client pitches, proposal preparation, and presentations to prospective clients
• Represent the firm at industry events and networking functions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders — CFOs, Finance Directors, and Tax Heads
• Lead, mentor, and develop the tax team — building technical capability and professional confidence
• Contribute to internal training, knowledge sharing, and practice development initiatives
• Work closely with Partners on the strategic growth of the tax advisory practice

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field
• Professional qualification — CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent; CTIM membership is strongly preferred
• Minimum 13–15 years of progressive tax experience with a strong focus on tax advisory
• Proven track record in business development — has personally grown a client portfolio or driven revenue
• Strong technical knowledge of Malaysian corporate tax and cross-border tax matters; working knowledge of transfer pricing
• Open to candidates with experience across commercial and shared service centre environments
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to translate complex tax matters into clear, actionable advice