Associate - Indirect Tax Advisory Group

PwC Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Malaysia seeks an Indirect Tax professional to support clients with VAT/GST, sales tax and related duties. You will prepare tax returns, conduct reconciliations, and analyze tax implications across local and international projects.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and analytical thinking to advise clients and manage tax engagements efficiently. Malaysia residency or work eligibility is required, with opportunities for professional growth within the Tax services team.

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline and/or professional accounting qualification.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated leadership and resilience.
• Ability to interact with diverse teams and build relationships.
• Analytical thinker with business sense.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review indirect tax returns (VAT/GST, sales/use tax, excise tax).
• Assist in tax reconciliations ensuring accuracy and compliance with laws.
• Research indirect tax laws to support planning strategies.
• Analyze financial data to identify indirect tax implications and opportunities.
• Support clients in responses to indirect tax audits and inquiries.
• Stay current with changes in indirect tax laws and communicate implications to clients and team.
• Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies for indirect tax compliance.
• Collaborate with clients to gather information and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations communicating analyses and recommendations.
• Contribute to indirect tax planning projects and recommend tax efficiency.
• Work with colleagues to ensure timely, accurate completion of engagements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or professional accounting qualification

Job description

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Indirect Tax practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.

Our team helps our clients optimise cash flow and reduce risk by managing challenges related to indirect taxes. You’ll support our clients with all aspects of indirect taxation related to global, regional and domestic projects as well as comprehensive restructuring and reporting value added tax projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review indirect tax returns, including sales and use tax, VAT/GST, excise tax, and other transaction-based taxes.
• Assist in the preparation of tax reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
• Conduct research on indirect tax laws and regulations to support tax planning strategies.
• Analyze financial data and transactions to identify indirect tax implications and opportunities.
• Support clients in responding to indirect tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Stay current with changes in indirect tax laws and regulations and communicate their implications to clients and team members.
• Assist in the development and implementation of tax-efficient strategies for indirect tax compliance.
• Collaborate with clients to gather necessary information and ensure compliance with indirect tax regulations.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate indirect tax analyses and recommendations to clients.
• Contribute to indirect tax planning projects and provide recommendations for tax efficiency.
• Work effectively with colleagues to ensure timely and accurate completion of indirect tax engagements.

Requirements

• Degree in any discipline and/or a professional accounting qualification such as the ICAEW / ACCA / MICPA-CAANZ / CPA Australia
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Possess good leadership skills and demonstrate resilience
• Able to demonstrate ability to interact with people of different backgrounds and build meaningful relationships
• Able to demonstrate analytical thinking and business acumen

Eligibility & Locations

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

Travel Requirements: Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No

Government Clearance Required: No