Manager, Tax

Alvarez & Marsal; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Malaysia is seeking a Manager-level tax professional to lead and execute complex assignments across tax advisory, restructuring, incentive assessments, fund structuring, and cross-border issues, in close collaboration with the Transaction Advisory Group and Private Equity Performance Improvement Group.

This role focuses on corporate tax compliance, due diligence, and delivering high-quality client service to Malaysia-based clients, with strong leadership and coaching

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, commerce, law, or related field.
• 8+ years of tax consulting experience.
• Strong leadership, execution, and coaching skills.
• Ability to exceed client expectations and deliver high‑quality client service.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Team player who can excel in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, challenging work environment.
• Good writing, analytical, research, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or assist with various tax advisory assignments, including legal entity and operational restructuring, tax incentive assessment and application, fund structuring advice, and more.
• Lead and/or assist with Malaysia corporate tax compliance, including liaising with clients for required information, preparing and reviewing estimated chargeable income, tax computations, and tax returns, as well as handling queries from regulatory authorities.
• Lead and/or assist with tax due diligence projects, identifying key tax risks and potential deal breakers, and assisting with tax structuring for potential transactions in the context of clients’ investment strategy.
• Assist in various thought leadership publications relating to tax updates and marketing campaigns to amplify the A&M brand in Malaysia.

Skills

Leadership

Execution

Coaching

Client service

Organizational

Problem-solving

Team player

Writing

Analytical

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, commerce, law, or related field

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals in more than 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients’ problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Position Summary

Due to tremendous demand within the region, we are looking to hire Manager level candidates (depending on experience) in our Tax Practice in Malaysia. Our Tax Practice covers all aspects of tax advisory services in Asia, including M&A tax due diligence, tax structuring, transfer pricing advisory and compliance services, and general tax advisory services. This position will lead and/or execute a diverse range of complex assignments and provide advice on cross‑border transactions. The candidate will also work closely with our Transaction Advisory Group and Private Equity Performance Improvement Group to provide integrated due diligence to the world’s largest and most high‑profile corporate, private equity and financial investors.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead and/or assist with various tax advisory assignments, including legal entity and operational restructuring, tax incentive assessment and application, fund structuring advice, and more.
• Lead and/or assist with Malaysia corporate tax compliance, including liaising with clients for required information, preparing and reviewing estimated chargeable income, tax computations, and tax returns, as well as handling queries from regulatory authorities.
• Lead and/or assist with tax due diligence projects, identifying key tax risks and potential deal breakers, and assisting with tax structuring for potential transactions in the context of clients’ investment strategy.
• Assist in various thought leadership publications relating to tax updates and marketing campaigns to amplify the A&M brand in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, commerce, law, or related field.
• 8+ years of tax consulting experience.
• Strong leadership, execution, and coaching skills.
• Ability to exceed client expectations and deliver high‑quality client service.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Team player who can excel in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, challenging work environment.
• Good writing, analytical, research, and organizational skills.

Your Journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M.