Senior Manager – Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax (GMT)

PwC Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Senior Manager in tax services based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role involves advising on tax compliance and strategy while managing significant engagements. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of relevant experience and a strong grasp of tax concepts, along with proven leadership capabilities within teams. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that emphasizes collaboration and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in tax compliance or international tax.
• Commitment to learn new tax concepts and work in tax technology.
• Strong business technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on Pillar Two GMT implications.
• Prepare impact assessment models.
• Provide technical support for tax accounting processes.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Coaching and Feedback

Financial Audit

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

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.

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 Manager, you'll will have the opportunity to work on some of our largest multi-country tax engagements focusing on Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax. You will 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:

• Advising some of the largest Malaysian multinational enterprises and foreign companies on Pillar Two GMT implications in Malaysia and other jurisdictions.
• Preparing impact assessment models and analysing gaps based on the client’s ERP, tax accounting and reporting systems.
• Providing technical support for Pillar Two GMT for tax accounting reporting process as well as delivering compliance and reporting solutions.
• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.
• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required.
• Contribute technical knowledge in the area of specialism.
• Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.
• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and/or professional qualification.
• Strong business technical knowledge with at least 6 years working experience in tax compliance, international tax and/or audit and consultancy, ideally in a professional services organization.
• Pillar Two GMT knowledge/experience, though not required, will be an added advantage.
• A good understanding of IFRS and/or MFRS rules will be an added advantage.
• A commitment to learn new tax concepts and work in a tax technology environment.
• Excellent client handling and team work skills.
• People management and project management experience.
• A good level of commercial awareness.
• Self-motivated and an appetite to support business development efforts to advertise our services and secure new clients.
• Possess good English speaking and writing skills.

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Drafting Tax Documents, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Audit, Financial Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends, Optimism, Preparing Tax Documents, Professional Courage, Project Management {+ 17 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.