Senior Associate - Tax (Japan Desk)

PwC Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in tax consulting is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Integrated Tax and Business Consulting practice. This role focuses on providing strategic tax advice to Japanese clients, requiring strong communication skills and knowledge in tax regulations. The position offers opportunities for professional growth while working collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Recognised university degree or professional accounting qualification.
• Commitment to enhancing tax technical and other knowledge.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax and business advisory solutions to Japanese clients.
• Assist in business development activities for the Japan Desk.
• Work with various Lines of Services to provide quality advice.

Skills

Communication skills

Japanese language

Tax technical 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.

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

• 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 skillbut has 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

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.