Tax Assistant

GL Chong & Co.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GL Chong & Co. is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Assistant to support senior tax consultants with corporate and individual tax compliance. You will prepare tax computations, drafts, and ensure timely submissions to LHDN while maintaining organized client portfolios.

Responsibilities include document management, research on Malaysian tax laws, client liaison, and administrative support such as billing and filing deadlines tracking.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field (e.g., ACCA / ICAEW / MICPA part-qualified is an added advantage).
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; 1 to 2+ years of relevant experience in an audit or tax firm is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax computations and draft income tax return forms; ensure timely submission to the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN).
• Organise and maintain client tax files, schedules, and digital databases.
• Research Malaysian tax laws, public rulings, and regulatory updates.
• Coordinate with clients to gather financial records and answer basic queries.
• Handle clerical duties, billing, scanning, and tracking deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Education

Diploma / Bachelor's in Accounting or related

ACCA/ICAEW/MICPA part-qualified is an advantage

Tools

MS Office

Digital accounting software

Tax software

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Tax Assistant to join our team. You will support senior tax consultants and managers in handling corporate and individual tax compliance, preparing tax computations, and maintaining organized client portfolios. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Key Responsibilities

Tax Preparation & Filings: Assist in preparing tax computations, draft income tax return forms (e.g., Form BE, B, C, etc.), and ensure timely submission to the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN). [1, 2]

Documentation & Record Keeping: Organize, update, and maintain client tax files, schedules, and digital databases. [1, 2, 3]

Compliance & Research: Support senior staff by researching Malaysian tax laws, public rulings, and regulatory updates. [1]

Client & Authority Coordination: Liaise with clients to gather financial records and assist in handling basic queries or correspondence. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Administrative Support: Handle clerical duties, billing processing, scanning, and tracking filing deadlines. [1, 2, 3]

Job Requirements

Education & Qualifications

Degree / Diploma: Minimum Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field (e.g., ACCA / ICAEW / MICPA part-qualified is an added advantage). [1, 2, 3]

Experience: Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; 1 to 2+ years of relevant experience in an audit or tax firm is a strong plus. [1, 2, 3]

Technical & Soft Skills

Tax Knowledge: Basic understanding of Malaysian taxation principles and statutory compliance.

Software Proficiency: Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and digital accounting/tax software.

Language Skills: Proficient in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia (ability to communicate in Mandarin or Tamil is advantageous depending on client profiles).

Work Ethic: Strong attention to detail, good time management, and the ability to work under pressure during peak tax-filing seasons

"GL CHONG & CO strived to be the top small and medium size professional firms through a process of steady worldwide growth, excellent support and first class customer service".