Senior tax executive

AGS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AGS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a corporate tax professional to prepare and review tax computations, tax returns and supporting schedules, and to manage client portfolios in Malaysia.

The role involves advising on corporate tax planning, participating in IPOs and corporate exercises, liaising with the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), supervising junior staff, and ensuring timely, accurate tax deliverables.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in tax.
• Degree in Accountancy.
• Partial professional qualification is an added advantage.
• Familiar with Malaysia reporting standards, Companies Act 2016, and Income Tax Act.
• Experience in supervising and coaching junior staff.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Willing to travel and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review corporate tax computations, tax returns and supporting schedules
• Manage corporate tax compliance portfolios and ensure statutory deadlines are met
• Advise clients on corporate tax, tax planning and other tax-related matters
• Participate in tax assignments relating to IPOs, corporate exercises, business restructurings and special transactions
• Research Malaysian tax legislation, guidelines and developments and translate them into practical recommendations for clients
• Liaise directly with clients and the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) on tax matters
• Assist with and manage tax audits, investigations, queries and dispute resolution matters
• Review tax working papers and deliverables prepared by junior team members
• Identify potential tax issues, risks and planning opportunities for clients
• Coach and guide junior team members on technical and engagement matters
• Manage engagement timelines, client expectations and deliverables

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Partial professional qualification

Job description

Prepare and/or review corporate tax computations, tax returns and supporting schedules

Manage corporate tax compliance portfolios and ensure statutory deadlines are met

Advise clients on corporate tax, tax planning and other tax-related matters

Participate in tax assignments relating to IPOs, corporate exercises, business restructurings and special transactions

Research Malaysian tax legislation, guidelines and developments and translate them into practical recommendations for clients

Liaise directly with clients and the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) on tax matters

Assist with and manage tax audits, investigations, queries and dispute resolution matters

Review tax working papers and deliverables prepared by junior team members

Identify potential tax issues, risks and planning opportunities for clients

Coach and guide junior team members on technical and engagement matters

Manage engagement timelines, client expectations and deliverables

Requirement:

3 to 5 years experience in tax

Degree in Accountancy and/or partial professional qualification in related field

Partial professional qualification is an added advantage

Familiar with applicable reporting standard in Malaysia and Companies Act 2016, and Income Tax Act

Experience in supervising and coaching junior staff members

Proficient in written and spoken English

Willing to travel and able to work independently