Senior Tax Associate

Publicis Re:Sources; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Re:Sources in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to support Malaysian CIT, SST, and transfer pricing compliance. You will prepare tax filings, assist audits, and ensure adherence to LHDN and Royal Malaysian Customs requirements.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of Malaysia tax experience, with exposure to multinational environments and the advertising industry considered a plus. Strong communication skills and ERP/MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Malaysia taxation experience in an accounting firm or corporate environment.
• Experience with CIT, SST, and transfer pricing compliance.
• Experience with audits and tax provisioning.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Malaysian CIT computations, returns, and schedules.
• Assist in SST compliance and cross-border withholding tax filings.
• Support tax audits and respond to LHDN/Customs queries.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure tax policy compliance.

Skills

Tax compliance

Transfer pricing

Audit support

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

Tools

Oracle ERP

MS Office

Job description

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s most valuable agency group. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ employees in over 66 countries. We provide technology solutions and business services, including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury, and risk management.

We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support.

Website: https://www.publicisresources.com.

About the Role

The role focuses on executing and supporting tax compliance and advisory activities covering Malaysian corporate income tax (CIT), Sales and Service Tax (SST), and transfer pricing. The Senior Tax Associate is responsible for preparing tax filings, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) and Royal Malaysian Customs Department requirements.

Responsibilities

Tax Compliance

• Prepare Malaysian CIT computations, returns, and supporting schedules.
• Handle SST compliance including preparation, reconciliation, and filing of SST returns.
• Assist in withholding tax calculations and filings for cross-border payments.
• Support transfer pricing compliance including Local File preparation and intercompany documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all tax filings and payments in accordance with statutory deadlines.

Tax Reporting & Audit Support

• Compile and analyse financial and operational data required for tax reporting and audits.
• Draft responses to LHDN and Customs queries and support tax audit and investigation processes.
• Assist in tax provisioning and reconciliation between tax and financial statements.
• Identify potential tax risks and escape issues to the Tax Manager.

Business Compliance & Teamwork

• Ensure a sound understanding of, and compliance with, all policies including Janus relevant to the role.
• Actively develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across business processes.
• Maintain communication and behaviour standards that foster a culture of strong customer and service excellence

Academic and Training Requirements

Formal Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field

Work Experience

• At least 5 years of actual working experience in Malaysia taxation with accounting firm(s).
• Practical experience in CIT, SST, and transfer pricing compliance.
• Working experience with a reputable multinational company is a plus.
• Experience with Media & Advertising Industry is an added advantage.

Languages

• English — proficient (spoken and written)

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of Malaysia tax regulations (CIT, SST, WHT, transfer pricing) is a plus.
• Practical experience with LHDN and Royal Malaysian Customs Department processes.
• Ability to prepare tax computations, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

Soft Skills

• Good communication skills, team player, results orientation.
• Ability to manage work efficiently, independently, and within constrained timelines.

Tools specific knowledge

• Working knowledge of ERP packages (e.g., Oracle) and MS Office.

Preferred: AI-Related Exposure

Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach to leveraging AI and automation tools to improve tax processes, with a focus on actively identifying practical use cases and efficiency gains.