Senior Associate - Tax Compliance & Advisory

Vistra; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 108,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and optical coverage

Competitive annual leave

Sick leave

Mentorship program

Professional membership fee reimburse

Job summary

Vistra in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Associate in Tax Compliance & Advisory to independently manage tax engagements and meet regulatory deadlines. You will prepare tax computations, reviews, and related documentation, coordinating with clients on tax matters and post-filing items.

You will also support advisory work, participate in Transfer Pricing, and maintain accurate client trackers, delivering high-quality outputs under supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Finance/Accounting or professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA/CIA) or equivalent.
• At least 3-4 years’ experience in tax roles, especially in client-facing environments.
• Strong understanding of taxation principles and good English communication.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage tax compliance engagements and meet deadlines.
• Prepare and review tax computations, returns, and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with clients on tax organisers and post-filing matters.
• Identify issues early and discuss solutions with seniors or managers.
• Support tax advisory engagements and contribute to deliverables.
• Participate in Transfer Pricing assignments and maintain engagement documentation.
• Act as a reliable client contact and ensure timely communication.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax advisory

Client communication

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Time management

Deadline driven

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

ACCA/CIMA/CPA/CIA

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Senior Associate, Tax Compliance & Advisory

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Senior Associate, Tax Compliance & Advisory based in Kuala Lumpur. Reporting to the Manager, this full-time and permanent position is based in Malaysia and offers great coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our business and its’ growth.

Job Responsibilities:

Independently manage tax compliance engagements and ensure all statutory, internal, and client deadlines are met.

Prepare and review tax computations, returns, and supporting documents, and proactively resolve client queries to complete engagements efficiently.

Coordinate closely with clients on tax organisers, signed forms, and post-filing matters including tax credits, refunds, and set-offs.

Identify technical or engagement issues early and discuss practical solutions with Seniors, Managers, or Directors.

Address and clear tax review points thoroughly, ensuring proper documentation and audit trail are maintained.

Monitor filing requirements such as CP204/CP204A and manage client communications on original or revised tax estimates.

Support and contribute to tax advisory engagements, including drafting proposals, conducting research, and preparing advisory deliverables.

Participate in Transfer Pricing assignments and assist in delivering quality outputs within agreed timelines.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date client trackers, tax files, and engagement documentation in accordance with firm standards.

Act as a reliable point of contact for clients, ensuring timely communication and keeping engagement teams fully informed of all client matters.

Key requirements:

Minimum degree in Finance/Accounting or professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA/CIA) or equivalent.

At least 3-4 years’ experience in tax roles especially in client facing environment

Have a good understanding and knowledge of taxation principles.

We are looking for someone with:

Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Intermediate to advanced knowledge on MS Office and Excel.

Ability to work independently

Has attention to details.

Good time management and is a deadline drive person

Company Benefits:

At our Malaysia office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first! We offer great exposure while ensuring employees are well compensated!

Additionally, we provide comprehensive medical insurance, dental and optical coverage and competitive annual leave entitlement and sick leave to support your well-being and time to recharge or explore your passions out of work.

As advocates of continuous learning and professional development, we provide an internal mentorship program and reimburse professional membership fees for certifications whichever relevant to your job nature ensuring you stay ahead in your field.

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• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• How many years of taxation experience do you have?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?

Business Support Services More than 10,000 employees

It’s never been a more exciting time to join our organisation. Tricor and Vistra have now merged to form one organisation, which means we’re now a powerhouse of over 9000 colleagues in 50+ jurisdictions across the globe. We’re seizing the opportunity to create a purpose-led organisation that will unlock significant value for our business, our clients, and our people.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join our organisation. Tricor and Vistra have now merged to form one organisation, which means we’re now a powerhouse of over 9000 colleagues in 50+ jurisdictions across the globe. We’re seizing the opportunity to create a purpose-led organisation that will unlock significant value for our business, our clients, and our people.