Tax Accountant / Tax Executive

Jobstreet Malaysia; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in Malaysia is looking for a Tax Accountant / Tax Executive in Johor Bahru. The role involves executing corporate tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate tax filings, and providing high-quality client service. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–3 years of relevant experience. Singapore corporate tax experience is preferred. Join a team that values attention to detail and accountability in a friendly and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Performance bonus with clear goals

Career and professional development opportunities

Flexi benefits and working time

Friendly and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a corporate taxation or tax compliance role.
• Singapore corporate tax experience is highly preferred.
• Practical exposure to corporate income tax computation and filing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file Singapore corporate income tax returns in accordance with IRAS regulations.
• Proactively manage assigned tax portfolios to meet agreed turnaround times.
• Deliver tax work with high level of accuracy, clarity, and professionalism.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

IRAS myTax Portal

Job description

The Tax Accountant / Tax Executive is responsible for the end-to-end execution of corporate tax compliance work, ensuring accurate, timely, and fully compliant tax filings for clients.

This role focuses on hands-on tax computation, filing, and regulatory compliance, working closely with internal teams to meet agreed service level agreements (SLAs), minimise errors, and deliver a consistently high standard of client service, while supporting the overall profitability of the tax services function.

Why Join us? We offer:

• Attractive remuneration package
• Attractive performance bonus with clear goals and vision
• Great career and professional development opportunities
• Flexi benefits and flexi working time arrangement
• Friendly and inclusive work environment

Work Location: Johor Bahru

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Tax Compliance & Technical Execution
  • Prepare, review, and file Singapore corporate income tax returns in accordance with IRAS regulations.
  • Apply core tax concepts including chargeable income computation, allowable deductions, capital allowances, exemptions, and reliefs.
  • Manage tax submissions via the IRAS myTax Portal, including corporate income tax, withholding tax, and related filing.
• SLA Adherence & Filing Timeliness
  • Proactively manage assigned tax portfolios to meet agreed turnaround times.
  • Achieve:
    • ≥90% of corporate income tax filings completed within the early-completion SLA window, and
    • 100% completed within the statutory-compliant SLA, except where delays are caused by factors beyond the tax team’s control (e.g. incomplete financials, delayed client responses).
• Client Service Quality & Accuracy
  • Deliver tax work with a high level of accuracy, clarity, and professionalism.
  • Minimise rework, corrections, and client complaints arising from staff errors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a corporate taxation or tax compliance role.
• Singapore corporate tax experience is highly preferred.
• Practical exposure to:
  • Corporate income tax computation and filing
  • IRAS myTax Portal
  • SLA-driven service delivery and deadline management
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and ability to manage multiple cases in a structured environment.