Tax Manager

YL CHEE & CO (AF0725); Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

YL CHEE & CO (AF0725) is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead our taxation services team in Malaysia. You will oversee tax compliance engagements for a portfolio of corporate and individual clients and provide strategic tax advisory services to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include reviewing tax computations and returns, monitoring regulatory changes, and managing tax audits and investigations to ensure strict compliance with the Malaysian Income Tax Act and related regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, taxation or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, MICPA, MIA, CTIM or equivalent preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant taxation experience.
• Experience in a professional accounting, tax consulting, audit or advisory firm is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate and individual tax compliance assignments.
• Review tax computations, returns, estimates of tax payable, and supporting schedules.
• Provide professional tax advisory and tax planning services to clients and monitor regulatory changes.
• Manage tax audits, investigations and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax advisory

Client portfolio management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/taxation

ACCA/CPA/MIA/MICPA/CTIM or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Tax Manager to lead our taxation services team and manage a portfolio of corporate and individual tax clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing tax compliance engagements, providing tax advisory services, managing tax audits and investigations, and ensuring clients meet all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Job Description

Tax Compliance & Review

Manage and oversee corporate and individual tax compliance assignments.

Review tax computations, tax returns, estimates of tax payable, and supporting schedules.

Ensure all tax submissions are completed accurately and within statutory deadlines.

Monitor compliance with Malaysian Income Tax Act, RPGT, SST, withholding tax, and related regulations.

Review and ensure completeness of client tax documentation.

Tax Advisory & Planning

Provide professional tax advisory and tax planning services to clients.

Advise clients on tax implications arising from business transactions and regulatory changes.

Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate relevant updates to clients and management.

Identify tax-saving opportunities while ensuring full compliance with regulations.

Job Requirements

Education & Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline.

Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, MICPA, MIA, CTIM, or equivalent is preferred.

Experience minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant taxation experience.

Experience gained in a professional accounting, tax consulting, audit, or advisory firm will be an added advantage.

Proven experience in managing client portfolios and tax engagements independently.

Experience handling tax audits, investigations, and tax advisory assignments