Tax Assistant Manager: Advisory, Compliance & Ops Lead

PCCO Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PCCO Group is seeking a highly organized Tax Assistant Manager in Kuala Lumpur to lead tax compliance, prepare advisory reports, and support strategic tax planning for a diverse client base.

The role blends technical tax expertise with workforce management, process optimization, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to tax laws. This position is based in Malaysia and involves direct client interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or related field.
• Fully qualified or actively pursuing CTIM, ACCA, CPA Australia, MICPA, or ICAEW or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian tax laws including corporate, withholding, real property gains, capital gains, stamp duty and indirect taxes.
• Tax agent license is an advantage.
• 4–6 years of progressive tax compliance and advisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review tax computations, returns, and estimated tax payable for a diverse client portfolio ensuring compliance with tax laws and IRBM guidelines.
• Conduct technical research and draft advisory reports covering corporate advisory, restructurings, and indirect taxes.
• Represent clients during IRBM tax audits and investigations, managing communications and technical rebuttals.
• Coordinate meetings with clients and authorities including IRBM, RMCD, MITI, MIDA, and JPPH.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin (basic)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

CTIM/ACCA/CPA Australia/MICPA/ICAEW or equivalent

Job description

PCCO Group is seeking a highly organized Tax Assistant Manager in Kuala Lumpur to lead tax compliance, prepare advisory reports, and support strategic tax planning for a diverse client base.

The role blends technical tax expertise with workforce management, process optimization, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to tax laws. This position is based in Malaysia and involves direct client interaction.