Senior Associate - Indirect Tax

PwC Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Associate for their Indirect Tax practice. The role involves providing advice on indirect tax matters, managing tax compliance, and supervising client portfolios. Candidates must have a degree in Economics or Finance, and 2-3 years of relevant experience with SST. Strong communication skills in English and Malay are required. This position offers opportunities to support various projects and contribute to client success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of SST related working experience.
• Proficiency in English and Malay languages required.
• Well organized and able to prioritize assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on indirect tax issues.
• Conduct tax compliance and indirect tax returns.
• Identify indirect tax risks and opportunities.
• Supervise day-to-day administration of client portfolios.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Multi-tasking

Expertise in SST and VAT

Education

Degree in Economics, Finance or related subjects

Job description

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Indirect Tax practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever-changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.

Our team helps our clients optimise cash flow and reduce risk by managing challenges related to indirect taxes. You’ll support our clients with all aspects of indirect taxation related to global, regional and domestic projects as well as comprehensive restructuring and reporting value added tax projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on indirect tax issues, including VAT, SST, customs duties, and other related taxes.
• Conduct thorough tax compliance and indirect tax return preparations.
• Identify and assess indirect tax risks and opportunities for clients.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on savings opportunities.
• Supervision of day-to-day administration of a client portfolio.
• Carry out SST research and preparation of SST reports/advices.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
• Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Requirements

• A recognised degree in Economics, Finance or related subjects or professional accounting qualification
• At least 2-3 years’ track record of SST related working experience
• Working experience in SST implementation work would be an added advantage
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Malay languages
• Well organized, able to multitask and prioritize assignment

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Customs Brokerage, Customs Regulations, Customs Tariffs, Customs Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Indirect Tax, Indirect Tax Controversies, Input Value Added Tax (VAT), Intellectual Curiosity, International Taxation, Learning Agility, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Tax Accounting {+ 12 more}

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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