Manager/Associate Director – Tax Advisory

BDO International; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Malaysia is seeking an experienced Manager/Associate Director to lead the Tax Advisory practice. You will oversee complex engagements, provide high-level technical and commercial advice, and develop new business opportunities with senior client stakeholders.

You will mentor teams, collaborate across service lines, and ensure compliance with Malaysian tax laws while delivering value to clients across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in tax advisory in a professional practice environment.
• Degree in Accounting or equivalent with professional qualification.
• Membership in a recognized professional body preferred (MIA/CTIM).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of complex tax advisory engagements with high quality outcomes.
• Provide strategic tax advice on restructurings, M&A, cross-border matters and other transactions.
• Advise on Malaysian and international tax issues, incl. transfer pricing and compliance.
• Mentor and develop managers and team members for technical growth.

Skills

Engagement leadership

Client relationships

Tax advisory

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Accounting degree

Professional body (MIA/CTIM)

Job description

Level: Experienced

BDO in Malaysia is part of the leading global professional services network, BDO International, providing audit, tax, advisory, business and outsourcing services to clients across diverse industries. With over 60 years of experience, we are supported by more than 1,200 professionals — including over 200 Partners and Directors — across offices in Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam.
At BDO, we shape what matters:
We grow together, to reach higher.
We collaborate, show up for one another, and build meaningful relationships — growing our careers in a workplace where we can thrive and belong.
We shape solutions, to go further.
We take ownership of our careers, stay curious, and are brave to share new ideas and shape how things are done.
We build trust, to lead purposefully.
Trust and integrity are the foundation of everything we do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, leading with purpose while delivering quality outcomes.
Whether you’re starting or advancing your career, you won’t do it alone. From building meaningful careers for our people to shaping solutions for our clients, at BDO, we do it together. Come and shape what matters with us.

Overview

Our Tax Advisory team provides strategic and practical tax advice to businesses and organisations across a broad range of industries, helping clients navigate increasingly complex tax environments while managing risks and identifying opportunities.
As a Manager/Associate Director, you will play a key leadership role within the Tax Advisory practice, overseeing complex engagements, managing key client relationships and providing high-level technical and commercial advice. You will work closely with Partners and senior leadership to drive client solutions, develop new business opportunities and strengthen the capabilities of the team. This is an excellent opportunity for your career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of complex tax advisory engagements, ensuring high-quality, timely and commercially relevant advice to clients
• Provide strategic tax advice on corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, investments, cross-border transactions and other significant business arrangements
• Advise clients on Malaysian and international tax matters, including corporate tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax and other cross-border tax considerations
• Oversee tax compliance engagements, including the review and timely submission of corporate tax returns, tax estimates and revisions, MITRS documentation and other statutory filings, while ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and deadlines
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, providing practical recommendations that consider both tax implications and broader commercial objectives
• Identify emerging tax risks, regulatory developments and opportunities, and advise clients on appropriate strategies to manage their tax positions
• Lead tax due diligence, tax structuring, tax risk management and dispute resolution engagements where required
• Maintain strong technical oversight of engagements and ensure advice and deliverables comply with prevailing tax legislation, regulations, rulings and professional standards
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities to expand services and generate new business
• Support Partners in business development initiatives, including proposals, pitches, networking and market-facing activities
• Collaborate with other service lines and BDO member firms to deliver integrated solutions for clients with complex or cross-border requirements
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentorship to managers and team members, supporting their technical development and career progression
• Contribute to the strategic direction, growth and continuous improvement of the Tax Advisory practice

Education and professional skills/ knowledge

Experience & Education

• At least 7 years of working experience and in-depth knowledge of tax and other related legislation, ideally gained in a professional practice environment
• A recognized degree in Accounting or equivalent and/or a professional accounting qualification
• Preferably a member of a recognised professional body such as MIA, CTIM

Other skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead engagement teams, review deliverables, and manage client relationships effectively
• Strong technical knowledge of Malaysian tax laws, regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and internal stakeholders
• Strong commercial and business acumen, with the ability to provide practical and strategic tax advice
• Strong interest in the use of technology for improving processes and enhancing deliverables