Tax Compliance - Senior Associate

Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT is recruiting a Tax Compliance Associate to prepare and review corporate and individual tax computations, ensuring timely submissions to tax authorities. You will advise clients on tax compliance, support advisory tasks, and monitor updates in tax legislation.

The role requires a degree in finance/accountancy/taxation, professional qualifications (ACCA/AIA/CIMA) are advantageous, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a reputable accounting firm.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accountancy, or Taxation.
• ACCA, AIA, or CIMA qualifications are an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in a reputable accounting firm.
• Membership in a recognized professional accounting or taxation body is a plus.
• Analytical, well-organized, self-motivated, and able to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Good written and spoken communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate and individual tax computations and ensure timely submission to tax authorities.
• Review tax computations and identify potential tax issues based on relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Assist and advise clients on tax compliance matters.
• Support advisory and consultancy tasks, including handling appeals to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).
• Research, analyze, and interpret updates in tax legislation.
• Provide tax consultancy services to clients.
• Meet with clients to gather and organize necessary information.

Education

Degree in Finance, Accountancy, or Taxation

ACCA, AIA, or CIMA (advantage)

Job description

Prepare corporate and individual tax computations and ensure timely submission to tax authorities

Review tax computations and identify potential tax issues based on relevant tax laws and regulations.

Assist and advise clients on tax compliance matters.

Support advisory and consultancy tasks, including handling appeals to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).

Research, analyze, and interpret updates in tax legislation.

Provide tax consultancy services to clients.

Meet with clients to gather and organize necessary information.

Requirements:

Degree in a relevant field, preferably in Finance, Accountancy, or Taxation. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, AIA, or CIMA are an advantage.

Minimum 3 years of related experience in a reputable accounting firm.

Membership in a recognized professional accounting or taxation body is a plus.

Must be analytical, well-organized, self-motivated, and able to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Able to work independently and demonstrate high levels of integrity.

Good written and spoken communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Positive attitude and pleasant personality.

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Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT is a member of Grant Thornton International, providing assurance, tax, corporate finance, restructuring, and specialist services to private and public-listed companies. With offices in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor, and Kuantan, and access to over 76,000 professionals in 156 countries, we’re committed to making a difference for our clients, people, and communities.

With our excellent growth, we were awarded ‘Employer of the Year’ in London by the International Accounting Bulletin and Universum's Top 100 Most Attractive Employers in Malaysia. We are also acknowledged as the Most Preferred Graduate Employer in Talentbank’s Graduates’ Choice Awards from 2018 to 2023.

Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT is a member of Grant Thornton International, providing assurance, tax, corporate finance, restructuring, and specialist services to private and public-listed companies. With offices in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor, and Kuantan, and access to over 76,000 professionals in 156 countries, we’re committed to making a difference for our clients, people, and communities.

With our excellent growth, we were awarded ‘Employer of the Year’ in London by the International Accounting Bulletin and Universum's Top 100 Most Attractive Employers in Malaysia. We are also acknowledged as the Most Preferred Graduate Employer in Talentbank’s Graduates’ Choice Awards from 2018 to 2023.

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