Senior Associate - Tax Compliance (Financial Services)

PwC Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Malaysia is seeking a Tax Compliance Specialist to enhance tax planning and ensure regulatory compliance. You will work collaboratively to support clients in navigating complex tax regulations while minimizing risks. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 2-5 years of relevant experience. Join us to thrive in your career while complying with evolving tax laws.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in corporate tax compliance, preferably within the Financial Services sector.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Awareness of potential risks and the ability to identify and address them effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax returns, including corporate income tax.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position.
• Provide expert advice on tax implications for business transactions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Excellent team-working skills

Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative

Good organizational and interpersonal skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Professional qualification

Job description

Description

Whether you’ve just graduated or have years of experience, this is a firm where you can learn and grow.

It’s the PwC experience that stays with you as you build strong networks and make lasting friendships. Be part of a larger team as we work together, drawing on everyone's knowledge and skills to reimagine the possible.

Join PwC today for the experience that stays with you.

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 optimize the company’s tax position, minimize tax liabilities, and manage risks.
• Advisory - Provide expert advice on tax implications for business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, 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.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and/or professional qualification.
• 2-5 years of experience in corporate tax compliance, preferably within the Financial Services sector.
• Strong academic background.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent team-working skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of potential risks and the ability to identify and address them effectively.

Optional Skills

• Optional skills include: Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Drafting Tax Documents, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Audit, Financial Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends, Optimism, Preparing Tax Documents, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance Consulting, Regulatory Submissions Filing, Self-Awareness

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.