Business Tax Services - Tax, Policy & Controversy, Senior Associate / Associate

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young is seeking a Senior Associate / Associate for its Business Tax Services in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves advising clients on tax matters, optimizing tax solutions, and leading tax compliance projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in tax advisory and possess strong analytical and communication skills. EY offers an inclusive environment and competitive compensation, emphasizing continuous learning and transformative leadership.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Transformative leadership coaching

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in business tax services or a related field.
• Strong drive to excel and guide others.

Responsibilities

• Advise on tax matters and optimize clients' business activities.
• Contribute insights to compliance engagements and manage tax projects.
• Assist clients with tax issues, audits, and rulings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

Accounting or related field

Job description

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Business Tax Services - Tax, Policy & Controversy, Senior Associate / Associate

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1441933

Our Business Tax Services (BTS) practice is an integrated and collaborative team of corporate tax professionals advising the best clients in the market. We help businesses meet complex demands for tax reporting, compliance and planning, and tax policy and controversy. We are currently looking for people who have experience in tax advisory, tax structuring and tax compliance services to advise a range of corporate clients.

The opportunity

You’ll be responsible for advising on tax matters and planning the client’s business activities to optimise tax solutions. You’ll help clients succeed by assisting them with the strategic and operational challenges facing their tax functions, analysing tax opportunities and benefits that can be attained by them.Be part of a global team, you’ll help build sustainable tax strategies; assesses, improves and monitors tax functions’ processes, controls and risk management

Your key responsibilities

• You'll contribute technical insights to business tax compliance engagements and internal projects
• Assist clients with projects such as corporate tax advisory work, restructuring, tax incentives, initial public offerings, and cross border transactions.
• Preparing estimated tax liabilities to assist the client in meeting its tax payment obligations.
• Provide the highest level of technical advice on the application of tax law
• Assisting clients to deal with the relevant authorities on any tax issues they may face including tax audit, seeking for tax rulings, tax appeals and technical confirmations.
• Manage the successful delivery of tax projects, ensuring tax excellence with real and valuable solutions

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

• Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in business tax services or a related field

Ideally, you’ll also have

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 we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, where this may be 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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