Senior Associate - Tax (Japan Desk)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm where you can thrive and develop your career. This role in the Integrated Tax and Business Consulting practice offers the chance to advise Japanese clients on tax and business challenges in Malaysia. You'll engage with a diverse team, leveraging everyone's expertise to deliver quality services. With opportunities for professional growth and the chance to immerse yourself in Japanese culture, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment. Take the next step in your career and be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• University degree or professional qualification required.
• Strong commitment to enhancing tax and business knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax and business advisory to Japanese clients.
• Assist in business development activities for Japan Desk.

Skills

Good communication skills

Japanese language proficiency

Commitment to enhancing tax knowledge

Education

Recognised university degree

Professional accounting 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

A career in our Integrated Tax and Business Consulting practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our Japanese clients meet and manage various tax and non-tax challenges in Malaysia such as the company/group's internal restructuring and regulatory requirements and so on that need to balance with the commercial requirements. You’ll advise clients on their local tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business and transaction analysis with the understanding of the clients' business contexts.

Our team helps our clients with comprehensive tax and business consultancy services based on client geography and business needs. You’ll help our clients with corporate tax compliance/advisory, project management activities for specific internal projects/transactions.

Responsibilities

• You will be part of the Japan Desk engagement team which provides tax and business advisory/solutions to our Japanese clients.
• You will work closely with the various Lines of Services and Business Units in providing quality advice and services to the clients.
• You are also expected to assist Japan Desk’s business development activities.
• Depending on your Japanese language capability, you may be expected to assist in communication with Japanese clients using Japanese.

Requirements

• Recognised university degree and/or professional accounting qualification.
• Commitment to enhancing tax technical and other knowledge and skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to read and converse in Japanese language is preferable. Those without the Japanese language skill but have a keen interest in the Japanese culture will also be considered.

Desired Languages

Japanese

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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