Tax Manager (Kuching)

ACCA Careers; Kuching; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars is seeking a senior Tax professional in Malaysia to ensure the quality and integrity of tax methodology and to deliver thorough quality control on client engagements.

You will lead and mentor tax staff, manage advisory and compliance assignments, and build strong client relationships with authorities. Residency in Malaysia is required; the role offers opportunities to grow within a global firm with a focus on professional development and results.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Finance/Accounting or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory level.
• Deep understanding of Malaysian tax regulations and compliance.
• Strong drive to excel and lead a professional team.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Management of Tax Compliance Assignments.
• Perform or manage advisory and tax planning assignments.
• Coaching and guiding team members on tax projects.
• Engagement monitoring and compliance oversight with authorities.
• Perform technical and/or marketing functions.
• Build close rapport with clients and relevant authorities.
• Involve in business development.
• Handle other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Excellent communication

People management

Team leadership

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Education

Degree in Finance / Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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.

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 - you’ll make friends along the way too.

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.