Tax Consulting Assistant (Penang)

KPMG in Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Malaysia is seeking motivated individuals to prepare corporate tax computations and assist tax consultants. The role requires a recognized university degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields, along with strong communication and report writing skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that values dedication and offers career growth. Closing date for applications is December 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognized university degree (First Class Honours/Second Class Upper Honours) or a professional qualification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate tax computations and tax returns.
• Liaise with tax authorities on tax matters.
• Assist tax consultants in managing job portfolios.
• Draft tax opinions and work on client engagements.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Teamwork

Report writing

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related disciplines

Job description

KPMG, a place where bold, new ideas are welcome and dedication is rewarded, is made up of outstanding people with a broad range of interests, talents and motivations. We invite you to join our team in Penang and to experience the KPMG difference as we continue to be The Clear Choice to our clients from every sector of business and industry imaginable. Aspiring to be an Employer of Choice, we create an atmosphere in which our employees will be inspired to excel. To this end, KPMG Penang office is seeking highly motivated and results oriented individuals to fuel our growth and embark on a journey of self-discovery.

Responsibilities

• Preparing corporate tax computations and tax returns for timely submission to the tax authorities.
• Liaising with the tax authorities on tax matters.
• Assisting tax consultants in managing job portfolio and related assignments.
• Assisting in drafting of tax opinions.
• Working as a team on specific client engagements/advisory projects.

Qualifications

• A recognized university degree (First Class Honours/Second Class Upper Honours) or a professional qualification in Accounting/Finance/Business or related disciplines.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong report writing skills.

Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2025. For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.