Senior Associate/Assistant Manager – Tax Transfer Pricing

BDO Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Malaysia is seeking a Transfer Pricing professional to join our client service team. You will specialize in providing transfer pricing advisory and compliance services, including detailed reviews of intercompany transactions and documentation to ensure compliance with local and international regulations.

You will prepare TP reports, engage in benchmarking and economic analyses, and collaborate with tax, legal, finance, and business units to enforce transfer pricing policies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent and/or a professional accounting qualification
• At least 2 years of working experience with tax and related legislation, ideally in a professional practice
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Mandarin reading would be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Prepare transfer pricing reports, local file documentation, and master file submissions for various jurisdictions
• Conduct transfer pricing analysis, benchmarking studies, economic analysis, and documentation of intercompany pricing policies
• Collaborate with tax, legal, finance, and business units to implement transfer pricing policies
• Advise on tax implications of transactions including M&A and restructurings
• Assist in responses to tax audits or queries related to transfer pricing
• Stay updated with local and global transfer pricing regulations and market trends
• Prepare and assist in filing of transfer pricing documents and disclosures

Skills

People management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Networking

English proficiency

Mandarin reading (advantage)

Education

Accounting degree

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

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 1,400 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

As part of the client service team, you will specialize in providing transfer pricing advisory and compliance services. This includes conducting detailed reviews of intercompany transactions, transfer pricing documentation, and business structures to ensure compliance with local and international regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare transfer pricing reports, local file documentation, and master file submissions for various jurisdictions
• Conduct transfer pricing analysis, including benchmarking studies, economic analysis, and documentation of intercompany pricing policies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including tax, legal, finance, and business units, to ensure effective implementation of transfer pricing policies
• Provide advice on the tax implications of business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and intercompany arrangements
• Assist in managing and preparing responses to tax audits or queries related to transfer pricing
• Stay up-to-date with local and global transfer pricing regulations and market trends, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
• Prepare and assist in the filing of transfer pricing-related documents and disclosures in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Provide ad-hoc transfer pricing and tax-related support to management as needed

Education and professional skills/ knowledge

• Experience & Education:A recognized degree in Accounting or equivalent and/or a professional accounting qualification
• At least 2 years of working experience and in-depth knowledge of tax and other related legislation, ideally gained in a professional practice environment

Other skills:

• Possess strong people management, interpersonal, communication and networking skills
• A client service mindset and capable of being an effective business advisor and problem solver
• Strong written and oral communication skills with excellent command of English
• Candidate able to read and write mandarin would be an added advantage
• Opportunities available in BDO KL & JB office

Thank you for your application. We will review your application and reach out to you as soon as you have been shortlisted for an interview. Due to the massive applications we received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.

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