MY - Tax & Legal, Associate

ACCA Careers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Malaysia is seeking an Associate for Tax & Legal Services in Kuala Lumpur. You will gain hands-on experience in delivering tax solutions across compliance, advisory and implementation services for a diverse client base.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or related fields, with 1–2 years tax compliance experience being advantageous. English and Bahasa Malaysia proficiency is essential, and fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related disciplines such as Accounting & Finance/Economics or equivalent.
• Professional accounting qualification is required or pursued under the Firm.
• 1–2 years of tax compliance experience is advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in both written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Active participant in career development and training processes.
• Teamwork – strong ability to work with others and share responsibilities.
• Good prioritization and organization of workload.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering comprehensive tax solutions to diverse clients, including compliance, advisory and implementation services.
• Support tax risk management, data analytics, and process improvements.
• Engage with Business Tax, Indirect Tax, TTC, GES and BPS offerings to understand client needs.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture and deliver quality client service.

Skills

English & BM Proficiency

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Job description

What impact will you make?

At Deloitte, we offer a unique and exceptional career experience to inspire and empower talents like you to make an impact that matters for our clients, people and community. Whatever your aspirations, Deloitte offers you a highly inclusive, collaborative workplace and unrivalled opportunities to realize your full potential. We are always looking for people with the relentless energy to push themselves further, and to find new avenues and unique ways to reach our shared goals.

Title: MY - Tax &Legal, Associate

So what are you waiting for? Join the winning team now.

Work you’ll do

As an associate in our Tax & Legal Services team, you will gain hands‑on experience in delivering comprehensive tax solutions to our diverse clientele. Our team offers exposure to various facets of tax advisory and compliance, including tax compliance, advisory, and implementation services, aimed at the Tax buyer, covering Business Tax, Indirect Tax, Tax Technology Consulting, Global Employer Service and Business Process Solutions.

You could be part of any of the exciting offerings below:

• Business Tax: Providing business tax compliance, statutory reporting, and advisory services, including domestic tax issues, high-net-worth individual tax planning, and Global Investments and Innovation Incentives.
• Indirect Tax: Offering compliance and advisory services supported by technology, to assist clients in meeting their requirements in rapidly evolving indirect tax regimes
• Tax Technology Consulting (TTC): Streamline tax functions through strategy, technology, and process improvements, enhancing compliance, reporting, and planning. TTC supports tax risk management, data analytics, systems integration, and operational efficiency to position tax as a strategic business advisor
• Global Employer Services: Provides compliance and advisory services to clients for them to manage their global workforce, focusing on the HR / Mobility / Payroll buyer. GES services include mobility, immigration, workforce solutions, and reward
• Business Process Solutions: Helping businesses optimize their operational finance processes with expert guidance and hands‑on support through outsourcing, contract personnel, co‑sourcing, and project‑based solutions.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for aspiring professionals who are eager to explore a career in a dynamic and fast‑paced professional services environment.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte, We Believe In The Importance Of Empowering Our People To Be Leaders At All Levels. We Expect Our People To Embrace And Live Our Purpose And Shared Values, Challenging Themselves Everyday To Identify Issues That Are Most Important To Our Clients, Our People And The Communities, And To Make An Impact That Matters. In Addition To Living Our Purpose, Associates / Analysts / Consultants Across Our Firm Are Expected To

• Understand the expectations set and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping own performance on track.
• Understand how our daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to personal learning and development.
• Actively focus on developing effective communication and relationship‑building skills, with stakeholders, clients and team.
• Work effectively in diverse teams within a highly inclusive team culture where everyone is supported, respected and recognized for their contribution.

Requirements

• Possess minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in related disciplines such as Accounting & Finance/Economics or equivalent
• Must possess or currently pursuing a professional accounting Qualification, otherwise you are required to pursue one professional accounting qualification under the Firm
• Candidates with 1-2 years of tax compliance work will have an added advantage
• Strong proficiency in both written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Active participant in career development and training processes
• Teamwork – strong ability to work with others and share responsibilities
• Solid ability to prioritize and organize workload
• Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply

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