Manager - Tax (Financial Services)

PwC International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities up to 20%

Job summary

PwC in Malaysia seeks a Tax Manager to lead corporate tax compliance, planning, and advisory efforts. You will review financial data, file tax returns, and guide strategies to optimise tax positions.

The role demands 5–7 years of experience, strong communication, and collaborative skills to work with finance, legal, and business units. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and/or professional qualification.
• 5–7 years of corporate tax compliance experience.
• Experience with tax planning and advisory roles in a medium-sized or larger organization.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; self-motivated with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance – Ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax returns.
• Tax Planning – Develop and implement tax strategies to optimise the company’s tax position.
• Advisory – Provide expert advice on tax implications for transactions and investments.
• Reporting – Prepare and review tax provision calculations for financial statements.
• Regulatory Monitoring – Track changes in tax laws and assess impact on tax position.
• Collaboration – Work with finance, legal, and business units on tax matters.
• Leadership & Coaching – Motivate, develop and inspire team members to deliver quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Active listening

Effective communication

Coaching and feedback

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Professional qualification

Job description

Line of Service Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Domestic Tax Compliance Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations. You will review and analyse financial data, prepare and file tax returns, and assist businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimising risks of non-compliance.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance – Ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax returns, including corporate income tax and other applicable taxes to the tax authorities.
• Tax Planning – Develop and implement tax strategies to optimise the company’s tax position, minimise tax liabilities, and manage risks.
• Advisory – Provide expert advice on tax implications for business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, investment structure planning, incentive applications, inbound/outbound investment advisory and new business ventures.
• Reporting – Prepare and review tax provision calculations for financial statements and ensure proper accounting for all tax-related items.
• Regulatory Monitoring – Keep abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations and assess the impact on the company’s tax position.
• Collaboration – Work closely with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and business units, to ensure alignment on tax-related matters.
• Leadership & Coaching – Motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality; coach team members and manage performance to meet client expectations.
• Risk Management – Identify opportunities that contribute to the success of the firm and uphold professional and technical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and/or a professional qualification.
• 5‑7 years of experience in corporate tax compliance, preferably within the Financial Services sector.
• Strong academic background and demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Excellent communication and team‑working skills, self‑motivated with a strong sense of initiative.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills; awareness of potential risks and ability to address them effectively.
• Experience with tax compliance, tax planning, and advisory roles in a medium‑sized or larger organization.

Skills and Competencies

• Analytical thinking, active listening, and effective communication.
• Coaching and feedback, project management, and regulatory compliance consulting.
• Embracing change, creativity, inclusion, and learning agility.
• Financial review, financial statement analysis, and monitoring & analysing financial trends.
• Professional courage, emotional regulation, optimism, and preparing tax documents.

Job Details

• Travel Requirements: Up to 20%.
• Work Visa Sponsorship: No.
• Government Clearance Required: No.
• Job Posting End Date: (not specified).