Tax Accountant / Tax Executive / Tax Associate

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

Job summary

A leading job platform seeks a Tax Accountant / Tax Executive in Johor Bahru to oversee corporate tax compliance and technical execution. The successful candidate will prepare and file corporate income tax returns, manage submissions via IRAS, and ensure timely and professional service delivery. Ideal applicants have a degree in accounting, with 1–3 years of tax experience, and must demonstrate strong attention to detail in a structured environment. Attractive remuneration and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Attractive performance bonus

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 SLA-driven service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file Singapore corporate income tax returns.
• Manage tax submissions via the IRAS myTax Portal.
• Deliver tax work with high accuracy and professionalism.

Skills

Corporate income tax computation

IRAS myTax Portal

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

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

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
  • 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.