Senior Manager Corporate Tax Advisory

PwC Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious consulting firm in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned tax professional to provide expert tax compliance advice and develop strategies for optimising tax positions. With a minimum of 10 years in tax consultancy, the ideal candidate will ensure timely tax filings, manage client relationships, and lead teams in a dynamic environment. Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness are essential. This role offers a chance to grow and contribute to a prominent firm focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' working experience in tax compliance and consultancy.
• Self-motivated and proactive in business development.
• Possess good spoken and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely filing of all tax returns to tax authorities.
• Develop tax strategies to optimise company’s tax position.
• Provide expert advice on tax implications for business transactions.
• Prepare and review tax provision calculations for financial statements.
• Keep abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations.
• Work with internal stakeholders on tax-related matters.

Skills

Client handling

Team management

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

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. You will also contribute technical insights to business tax compliance engagements.
• Tax Planning - Develop and implement tax strategies to optimise the company’s tax position, minimise tax liabilities, and manage risks.
• Advisory - Provide expert advice on tax implications for business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, investment structure planning, incentive applications, inbound/outbound investment advisory 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.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgement, recognising when to take action and when to escalation. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

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

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model 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.
• Strong business technical knowledge with at least 10 years' working experience in tax compliance and consultancy, ideally in a professional services organization.
• Excellent client handling and team management skills.
• People management and project management experience.
• A good level of commercial awareness.
• Self‑motivated and proactive with contribution to business development efforts as part of securing new clients.
• Possess good spoken and written skills.

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

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.