Experienced Associate - Digital Tax

PwC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Associate to join its Tax team. The role involves developing technology tools for data analysis, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing projects. Candidates should have a recognized degree in a quantitative field, with fresh graduates welcomed. Strong coding skills, particularly in .NET and MS SQL, and adaptability to new technologies are essential. This position offers exciting opportunities to work with innovative digital solutions, shaping the future of tax processes.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Statistics or related field.
• Fresh graduates and experienced candidates may apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technology tools for data analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for process improvements.
• Play an active role in project management.
• Communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Coding in .NET

MS SQL understanding

Adaptability to new technologies

Experience with LLMs

Proficiency in Python

Working with DevOps

Education

Recognised degree in Quantitative field

Job description

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

We believe that challenges are better solved together. You will join a diverse, global community of solvers—a mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. You are encouraged to lead with your heart and values, and where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.

Our Digital Tax team comprises Tax and Technology subject matter experts, working in tandem to transform and automate business processes across corporate income tax, transfer pricing, and goods and services tax. Using off‑the‑shelf applications and bespoke products, we provide effective digital solutions to enable data‑driven insights and ease the burden of manual processes so that efforts can instead be channelled into navigating the modern‑day Tax landscape.

You will work as part of a team that develops applications for internal as well as client use. exciting exposure to cutting‑edge technologies, including the application of generative AI in tax processes, helping to shape the future of digital tax solutions and make a real impact.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, utilize and maintain technology tools and other data analysis techniques to collect, explore and extract insights from data.
• Agile in collaborating with diverse stakeholders through project phases of identifying opportunities for process improvements, undertaking risk management checks, to designing, building, testing and deployment of solutions.
• Play an active role in project management.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders effectively.
• Contribute to training on digital tools, skillsets and processes.

Education

• Recognised degree in Quantitative field (Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Statistics, Mathematics, etc.), Information Technology or related field.
• Fresh graduates and experienced candidates may apply.

Skillset

• Ability to code in .NET and in-depth understanding of MS SQL.
• Ability to troubleshoot application systems independently and be an effective team player.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience/Proficiency with LLMs, Open Source, Big Data, Machine Learning, or other numerical programming framework is a plus.
• Experience/Proficiency with Python, JavaScript, JSON, TypeScript, Microsoft Azure, Alteryx or other programming languages is a plus.
• Worked with DevOps or GitHub is a plus.
• Knowledge in designing or maintaining workflow processes in BPM (K2 or Nintex BPM knowledge is a plus).

Certifications

Not Specified

Required Skills

Not Specified

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Accounting Practices
• Active Listening
• Communication
• Corporate Tax Planning
• Drafting Tax Documents
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Financial Audit
• Financial Review
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Inclusion
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends
• Optimism
• Preparing Tax Documents
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance Consulting
• Regulatory Submissions Filing
• Tax Accounting
• Tax Auditing
• Tax Compliance
• Tax Credit
• Tax Preparation

Desired Languages

Not Specified

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No

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