Senior Manager - Tax Payroll

PwC South Africa; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking a Senior Manager to lead its payroll tax practice in Malaysia. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing for diverse client headcounts, ensure statutory compliance, and drive process improvements while coaching a high-performing team.

You will advise clients on payroll tax regulations, prepare annual forms, and collaborate across the firm to deliver high-quality, compliant payroll services.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in HR, business, accounting or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of payroll experience.
• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing is preferred.
• Experience in HR Shared Services, Outsourced or BPO environment is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian payroll regulations (EPF, SOCSO, Income Tax).
• Proficient with payroll software, MS Excel and Word.
• Excellent English communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the payroll tax team, providing guidance and development.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for client batch headcounts and data processing.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns to authorities ( Income Tax, EPF, SOCSO, HRDF, Tabung Haji).
• Identify process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency in payroll processing.
• Lead system upgrade and implementation projects affecting payroll calculations and reporting.
• Deliver payroll statutory compliance services and client advisory on legislation.

Skills

Payroll software

MS Excel

MS Word

Team player

Client advisory

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting or other related fields

Tools

Payroll systems

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. In tax payroll services at PwC, you will provide advice and guidance to clients on tax-related payroll matters. You will facilitate compliance with tax regulations in payroll processing, assist businesses in calculating and withholding taxes from employee wages, and help resolve payroll tax issues. As a Senior Manager, your role will offer you exposure to a high standard of payroll tax compliance work for a diverse client base. Lead and manage the payroll tax team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities. Responsible for the end-to-end payroll processing for client batch headcounts which covers data processing. Preparation and submission of periodic statutory returns to the relevant authorities (Income Tax, EPF, SOCSO, HRDF, Tabung Haji, etc). Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in payroll tax processing. Lead projects related to system upgrades and implementations affecting payroll tax calculations and reporting. Provide payroll Statutory Compliance Services such as preparation of annual tax forms for employers’ and employees’ annual tax filing (Form E & EA) Preparation of relevant payroll reports for the clients. Providing relevant advice to clients on applicable legislation in our capacity as payroll specialists. Manage client deliverables to ensure that agreed timelines are met. 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 judgment, recognising when to take action and when to elevate. 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.

Preferred skills

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting or other related fields.


• A minimum of 10 years relevant experience within the payroll domain.


• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing is an added advantage.


• Preferably with experience in a HR Shared Services, Outsourced or BPO environment.


• Those with in-house payroll experience and have handled large headcounts are also encouraged to apply.


• Good knowledge of Malaysian employment laws, EPF, SOCSO, Income Tax and other statutory requirements.


• Proficient in payroll software application, MS Excel, and MS Word.


• Good customer service orientation and a strong team player.


• A high degree of professionalism, meticulous and able to work independently with minimum supervision.


• Good command of English language, both spoken and written.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Legislation, Payroll Management, Payroll Software, Payroll System Optimization, Payroll Taxes, Payroll Tax Preparation, Professional Courage, Rapid Experimentation, Relationship Building {+ 8 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? Yes Job Posting End Date

About us

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.