Indirect Tax, Associate

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a professional for an Indirect Tax role. Responsibilities include assisting on GST returns and advising clients on tax implications. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting and 2 years of relevant experience. The firm offers a competitive package and opportunities for career development with a focus on inclusivity.

Benefits

Support, coaching, and feedback from colleagues

Opportunities to develop new skills

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in indirect tax or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in GST technical review is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist on GST return preparation, review, and training.
• Support client engagements by managing deadlines.
• Advise clients on taxation implications and compliance.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field

Job description

We invite high calibre and resourceful candidates to join our expanding Indirect Tax practice for a challenging and rewarding career. As part of our growing team, your professional development is important to us and we are fully committed to helping you realise your potential.

The Opportunity

This is a period of unprecedented change in the tax arena with technological innovation and regulatory change resulting in a huge demand for delivery of Indirect Tax advisory services. As a member of the team, you will not only have the opportunity to enhance your technical knowledge, be creative, but also experience the challenge of being a trusted GST and business advisor. As part of our expansion strategy, we would like to invite you to join this dynamic team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• You’ll assist on GST return preparation, GST return review, GST due diligence, and GST training.
• You’ll support client engagements by coordinating with clients and internal team members, managing deadlines, and tracking engagement economics.
• You’ll actively contribute to the growth and development of the practice by taking operational responsibility and accountability for engagement team support and delivery.
• Advise how indirect taxes such as value added tax (VAT) or good & services tax (GST) impact clients’ supply chain and financial and accounting systems.
• Identify and address areas of risk, advise clients on the taxation implication of international trade and assist them in complying with customs regulations.

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

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in indirect tax or a related field

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Hands-on experience in GST technical review

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 Working at EY Offers

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:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from diverse candidates.