Executive, China Desk

Baker Tilly Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a skilled Chinese Client Regulatory & Investment Compliance Specialist to support Chinese investors in setting up operations in Malaysia. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of relevant experience, fluency in Mandarin and English, and strong knowledge of Malaysian regulations. Responsibilities include liaising with authorities, ensuring tax compliance, and providing culturally aligned guidance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in consulting, accounting, law firms, or government agencies.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian incentives, import/export regulations, and tax frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Act as main contact for Chinese clients in manufacturing and construction.
• Assist clients with investment process and compliance requirements.
• Provide advice during factory establishment, including licensing.
• Liaise with government authorities on behalf of clients.
• Ensure corporate tax compliance and submission of tax returns.
• Provide bilingual support for smooth communication.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin

Fluent in English

Cross-cultural communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Chinese Client Regulatory & Investment Compliance Specialist to join us in Kuala Lumpur office. This role is vital in supporting Chinese investors throughout the setup and compliance process—from obtaining manufacturing licenses and government approvals to managing tax compliance and import duty exemptions (if any)

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for Chinese clients investing in Malaysia, especially in the manufacturing and construction sectors.
• Assist Chinese clients in navigating the investment process and key compliance requirements for setting up manufacturing operations in Malaysia
• Provide professional advice during the factory establishment phase, including site selection, setup procedures, licensing, and permit applications
• Liaise with government authorities (MIDA, CIDB, MITI, IRB, Immigration, Customs) on behalf of clients.
• Ensure full corporate tax compliance, including preparation and submission of tax return, advise and submitting estimation of tax payable or revision of estimation of tax payable.
• Provide bilingual support and culturally aligned guidance to ensure smooth communication and understanding between clients and local stakeholders.

Requirements

• Fluent in Mandarin and English (spoken and written).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in consulting firm, accounting firm, law firms or government investment promotion agencies.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian government incentive schemes, import/export regulations, and tax frameworks.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills with a deep understanding of Chinese enterprises’ overseas expansion and localization strategies
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to work overtime occasionally and travel within Malaysia as required.

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.