Tax Associate

TMF Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TMF Group in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking an early-career Tax Associate to support the Global RDC Accounting & Tax team. You will handle tax computations, ensure timely compliance and assist with related accounting tasks. The role emphasizes learning, accuracy and teamwork.

Ideal candidates hold a diploma or bachelor’s in accounting/finance/taxation, enjoy numbers, and show attention to detail with basic Excel skills. Mandarin is a plus, and collaboration across teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and taxation.
• Comfortable with numbers and financial information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing tax computations, returns, schedules and documents under guidance.
• Assist with e-Invoicing activities: processing, checking and validating data.
• Perform basic reconciliations and checks on accounting and tax data.
• Collect, organize and maintain documents for tax compliance.
• Ensure tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines.

Skills

Basic accounting

Numerical accuracy

Microsoft Excel (basic to mid)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mandarin advantage

Education

Diploma or Bachelors in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

General Information

Job ID: 46009

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Work Types: Full Time, Permanent

Categories: Early Careers Asia Pacific, Internal Finance

About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. As we’re a global company with 12,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.

Discover the Role

The Tax Associate supports the Global RDC Accounting & Tax team in delivering accurate and timely tax compliance and related accounting services. This role is suited to an early-career tax or accounting professional who enjoys working with financial data, managing recurring deadlines, investigating discrepancies, and collaborating across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing tax computations, returns, schedules, and supporting documents under guidance from senior team members.
• Assist with e-Invoicing activities, including processing, checking, and validating invoice-related information.
• Perform basic reconciliations and checks on accounting and tax data.
• Collect, organize, and maintain documents required for tax compliance activities.
• Ensure assigned tasks are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Follow up on missing information and highlight discrepancies to senior team members.
• Maintain clear and complete working papers and records.
• Support the team with routine tax and accounting activities.
• Learn and follow established processes, procedures, and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Global RDC Accounting & Tax team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Basic knowledge of taxation or interest in developing a career in tax.
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial information.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Mandarin speaker is an advantage.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team.

What’s in it for you?

Pathways for career development

• Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work.
• We provide internal career opportunities so you can take your career further within TMF
• Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy

Making an impact

• You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients
• Through our corporate social responsibility program, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work

A supportive environment

• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace
• Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best.

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!