T & L Business Tax Senior Associate

Deloitte PLT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Associate in Business Tax. The role involves leading tax advisory projects, managing cross-border transactions and compliance. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, fluency in English, and an understanding of accounting and tax. This exciting position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in cross-border transactions or M&A is an advantage.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in tax advisory and compliance.
• Conduct research on tax related to cross-border transactions.
• Develop client-facing deliverables and presentations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Project management

Multi-tasking ability

Client service dedication

Education

Understanding of Accounting and Tax

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

T&L: Business Tax, Senior Associate (HCMc and HN)

Date: 9 Jan 2026

Type of Employment: Permanent - FullTime

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, VN Hanoi, Hanoi, VN

What impact will you make?

At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

We believe we have a responsibility to be a force for good, and WorldImpact is our portfolio of initiatives focused on making a tangible impact on society’s biggest challenges and creating a better future. We strive to advise clients on how to deliver purpose‑led growth and embed more equitable, inclusive as well as sustainable business practices.

Hence, we seek talented individuals driven to excel and innovate, working together to achieve our shared goals. We are committed to creating positive work experiences that foster a culture of respect and inclusion, where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone is recognized for their contributions.

Client related

• Lead the project team to conduct: Pillar 2 advisory and compliance; Cross‑border tax advisory; Tax Due Diligence either via VDR or at Target’s site, while ensuring effective co‑ordination with multi‑workstreams (i.e. other Deloitte office, FDD, LDD teams, etc.) and regularly updating engagement status.
• Equipping relevant tax knowledge to identify tax risk and provide practical solutions in each engagement.
• Communicating/presenting analysis, findings and recommendations to managers as well as clients, in verbal or written form.
• Conducting research and analysis on tax related to cross‑border transaction, restructuring plan or investment structure provided by clients.
• Supporting managers and partners in advising tax risk/optimization opportunities or proposing alternative scheme to achieve that goal set.
• Developing reports, presentations, and other client‑facing deliverables, including business‑development related materials.
• Maintaining distinct relationships with appropriate contact points from clients.
• Assisting manager in charge to manage engagement risks and protect firm brand.

(Depending on capacity and capability assessment, you may be involved in one or more activities)

• Participating in developing training materials and delivering training courses under the plan of respective service line.
• Timely and properly communicating the expectation and conducting regular check‑ins with team members to support their career development.
• Supporting managers in coaching and managing junior staff.

Your role as a team leader

• Actively seeking out developmental opportunities for growth, acting as a strong brand ambassador for the firm as well as sharing knowledge and experience with others.
• Respecting the needs of colleagues and building cooperative relationships.
• Understanding the goals of internal and external stakeholders to set personal priorities as well as aligning the team’s work to achieve the objectives.
• Constantly challenging themselves, collaborating with others to deliver on tasks and taking accountability for the results.
• Building productive relationships and communicating effectively to positively influence teams and other stakeholders.
• Offering insights based on a solid understanding of what makes Deloitte successful.
• Projecting integrity and confidence while motivating others through team collaboration as well as recognising individual strengths, differences, and contributions.
• Understanding disruptive trends and promoting potential opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of Accounting and Tax, with practical experience in Pillar 2 or cross‑border transaction and M&A being an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English.
• Fluency in MS Office (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint); proficiency in Power BI is an advantage.
• Critical and analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent project management and multi‑tasking abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and professional environment.
• Willingness to learn and be developed in leadership skills.
• Dedication to superior client service.

Due to the volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates will only be contacted by authorised Deloitte Recruiters via the firm’s business contact number or business email address.

Requisition ID: 111839

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