Tax Associate

MR DIY Malaysia; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MR DIY Malaysia is seeking a skilled tax professional to join our finance team in Malaysia. You will support provisional tax computations, tax estimates, and reviews of tax returns while overseeing transfer pricing documentation and country-by-country reporting to ensure compliance with tax laws.

The role involves managing indirect taxes (SST, withholding tax) and acting as the main liaison with tax authorities during audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant tax compliance experience.
• Experience in accounting firms or in-house tax departments preferred.
• Proactive, agile, and problem-solving in fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication with senior management and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• A team player with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in provisional tax computations and tax estimates.
• Oversee transfer pricing documentation and country-by-country reporting.
• Assist in management and compliance of indirect taxes (SST, withholding tax).
• Candidates with transfer pricing experience are an advantage.
• Collaborate with internal teams, advisers, and tax authorities as liaison for audits.
• Compile and manage documentation for audits, projects, governance.
• Assist in ad-hoc tax projects as needed.

Skills

Tax compliance

Transfer pricing

Audit liaison

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/ICAEW or equivalent

Job description

• Assist in the preparation of provisional tax computations, tax estimates, and review of tax returns.
• Oversee the preparation and completion of transfer pricing documentation and country-by-country reporting to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and tax laws.
• Assist in the management and compliance of indirect taxes (e.g., SST, withholding tax) and related filings.
• Candidates with transfer pricing experience will be added advantage.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external advisors, and tax authorities to address various tax-related matters, serving as the main liaison for tax audits and other government agencies.
• Compile and manage documentation requested for tax audits, project initiatives, planning, and internal governance purposes, working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in ad-hoc tax projects and initiatives as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or a professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW) or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in tax compliance.
• Proven experience working in a accounting firm or within a commercial in-house tax department.
• A proactive attitude, agility, and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with senior management, internal departments, and external stakeholders.
• Possess good organizational skills and able to prioritize work to meet tight deadlines.
• A committed team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.