Senior Associate - Tax (Johor)

PwC Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tax consultancy in Malaysia is seeking professionals focused on tax services, providing clients with essential advice on compliance and strategy. The role emphasizes critical thinking, client relationship management, and continuous learning to navigate complex tax regulations effectively. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills to deliver high-quality service and manage client expectations. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns and assisting businesses in minimizing compliance risks.

Qualifications

• Ability to respond effectively to diverse perspectives and needs.
• Proficiency in generating ideas and solving problems using various tools and methodologies.
• Deep understanding of the business context and adaptability to changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on tax planning and compliance to clients.
• Review and analyze financial data for tax return preparation.
• Build client connections while managing teams and delivering quality.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Emotional regulation

Job description

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.

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 breakdown 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.

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, AcceptingFeedback, 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 {+ 9 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.