Senior Private Tax Advisor — Growth & Planning Focus

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

Job summary

EY Malaysia invites applications for Senior Associate in International Tax & Transaction Services – Private Tax. You’ll work with high-growth private entities and ultra-high net worth individuals, delivering tailored tax planning and compliance across regions.

You’ll balance advisory and compliance work, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with partners to serve prestigious clients. A strong accounting background and CPA/CA progress are valued in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Active progress towards a professional accounting certification (CPA/MICPA/ICAEW/ACCA).
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in professional services or professional tax organization with significant tax compliance and planning experience.
• Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills, and the confidence to challenge senior colleagues and stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Research tax issues to develop effective tax planning strategies.
• Open to all types of tax work from entity to individual.
• Translating complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables.
• Building effective long‑term relationships with our clients, understanding their unique needs to provide a tailored service.
• Communicating complex tax issues to non‑tax professionals and clients.
• Maintaining your reputation in your field by constantly updating and sharing your technical and finest practice knowledge.
• Managing, coaching and developing a team of tax professionals, reviewing work and helping to confirm they have the knowledge, tools and opportunities they need to excel.
• Identifying and reacting to risks and opportunities to improve our services and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

EY Malaysia invites applications for Senior Associate in International Tax & Transaction Services – Private Tax. You’ll work with high-growth private entities and ultra-high net worth individuals, delivering tailored tax planning and compliance across regions.

You’ll balance advisory and compliance work, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with partners to serve prestigious clients. A strong accounting background and CPA/CA progress are valued in a dynamic, inclusive environment.