Tax Manager

ACCA Careers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars is seeking a senior tax professional to uphold the quality and integrity of tax methodology and ensure thorough quality control across engagements. You will lead the team, maintain productive relationships with clients and authorities, and contribute to advisory and planning assignments.

The role requires strong communication, a proactive client-focused mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced professional services environment in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Finance / Accounting or any relevant field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experiences, with at least 2 years in a supervisory level, preferably from a professional services firm environment.
• Deep understanding of Malaysian Tax regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Management of Tax Compliance Assignments.
• To perform or manage advisory and tax planning assignments.
• Team Members Coaching & Guiding seniors and assistant on tax projects.
• Engagement Monitoring - Manage, review and responsible to observe on tax and regulation compliance and procedure.
• To perform technical and / or marketing functions.
• To build close rapport with clients and the relevant authorities.
• Involve in business development.
• Any other assignments and task from the superior which deem to be appropriate and relevant.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax advisory

Leadership

Client relations

MS Office

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why join us

Forvis Mazars, Grow. Belong. Impact.

Job role

Commitment to the quality and integrity of Forvis Mazars tax methodology and thorough quality control that applied to every client engagement. To carry the Forvis Mazars values, leadership and maintain productive relationship with clients, other team members and the relevant authorities.

Why join us

You don't join Forvis Mazars by coincidence, you choose Forvis Mazars: a global school of excellence where you will be challenged to develop and grow. Come and write the rest of (y)our story with us - youll make friends along the way too.

Forvis Mazars, Grow. Belong. Impact.

Job role

Commitment to the quality and integrity of Forvis Mazars tax methodology and thorough quality control that applied to every client engagement. To carry the Forvis Mazars values, leadership and maintain productive relationship with clients, other team members and the relevant authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of Tax Compliance Assignments.
• To perform or manage advisory and tax planning assignments.
• Team Members Coaching & Guiding seniors and assistant on tax projects.
• Engagement Monitoring - Manage, review and responsible to observe on tax and regulation compliance and procedure.
• To perform technical and / or marketing functions.
• To build close rapport with clients and the relevant authorities.
• Involve in business development.
• Any other assignments and task from the superior which deem to be appropriate and relevant.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Minimum Degree in Finance / Accounting or any relevant field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experiences, with at least 2 years in a supervisory level, preferably from a professional services firm environment.
• Deep understanding of Malaysian Tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong drives to excel professionally.
• Demonstrated success in adapting a work environment of professional staff.
• Team player and able to lead the team to work in a fast-moving and pressing deadline environment.
• Able to provide useful and timely feedback to staff, and keep management informed of progress and issues.
• Driven in meeting client expectations and reliable in delivering results.
• Prefer full or partial member in any relevant professional bodies.
• Excellent communication and people management / development skills.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Functional knowledge and skills in using Microsoft applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia both written and spoken.

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