Manager (Korean Speaker)-Corporate Income Tax-KDN (Petaling Jaya)

KPMG in Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Malaysia is looking for a Manager - Korean speaker to provide corporate tax services. The role includes developing tax compliance strategies, managing client relationships, and leading a team. Candidates should have a degree and at least 6 years of corporate tax compliance experience, as well as proficiency in Korean and English. Emphasis is placed on stakeholder management and deep understanding of the Korean market. Applications close on Dec. 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience with corporate tax compliance.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management.
• Understanding of Korean market and culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the tax compliance strategy for Korean delivery.
• Review corporate tax returns across the ASPAC region.
• Build relationships with clients and manage client experiences.
• Manage a high-performing team to deliver client services.
• Facilitate workshops and translate requirements from Korean to English.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Korean

Analytical skills

Good communication skills

Team management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Accounting / Finance / Computer Science / Data Sciences / Economics

Job description

Descriptions

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager - Korean speaker to join our team in KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) in Malaysia for providing corporate tax services. In this role, you will be responsible for tax return compliance delivery with a focus on Korea. You will work closely with our KDN teams to ensure that KPMG member firms are successfully enabled to adopt KDN solutions to deliver on client engagements including Korea. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients. Having Korean taxation experience is necessary in order to safeguard quality and explain regarding the topics to stakeholders in Korean and English. The role will be responsible for growing Korean compliance offering and managing a team to deliver the assigned client deliverables. The role will need to work with internal HR and recruitment partners to identify the talent needed to delivery client deliverables. Additionally, the candidate will be tasked with working on developing and executing L&D programs which will form the base on knowledge delivery. As a people leader, the role will be expected to provide feedback & coaching within the team with focus on developing talent and capability to meet growth aspirations. The role is expected to include managing project plans, timelines, and coordinating updates which will support the business objectives. The successful applicant will need to capture actions and meeting minutes and drive execution of actions across stakeholder group to facilitate completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the tax compliance adoption and stakeholder management strategy for KPMG member firms to leverage KDN solutions directed at the Korean client delivery
• Review corporate tax returns across multiple jurisdictions in the ASPAC region with focus on Korea as country focal point
• Build strong relationship with clients, manage pull through opportunities, and ensure the overall client experience is always top quality
• Manage diverse team members and maintain a high-performing team to deliver exceptional client services across a portfolio of clients
• Coaching and developing team members to achieve technical competencies and efficient performance
• Support transitioning new clients onboard per standard process and technology
• Support transformation initiatives to enable technology adoption across new and existing processes
• Manage an assigned portfolio of clients and projects and lead teams to deliver tax compliance services effectively
• Manage and track the progress of adoption and stakeholder management activities (project management & coordination)
• Develop and deliver presentations and training materials
• Facilitate workshops and meetings
• Translate business requirements and necessary information from Korean to English that is needed to manage adoption
• Create and update business documentation needed for country onboarding

Requirements

• A recognized university degree or a professional qualification in Accounting / Finance / Computer Science / Data Sciences / Economics or a member of a recognized professional accounting /taxation body
• Proficiency in English and Korean
• Candidate with minimum 6+ years of experience with corporate tax compliance
• Strong experience in roles requiring adoption and stakeholder management
• Experience with shared services, managed services and/or outsourcing would be beneficial
• Strong understanding of the Korean market and culture
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional or shared service experience managing clients or processes would be preferred
• Must be accountable, analytical, self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task and work independently

Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2026

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.

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