Tax Manager (Kuching)

Forvis Mazars Asia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars Asia is looking for a qualified individual to manage tax compliance assignments and oversee advisory and tax planning projects in Malaysia. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-8 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role, ideally in a professional services environment.

The role requires a deep understanding of Malaysian tax regulations, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft applications. Fluency in both English and Bahasa Malaysia is necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Deep understanding of Malaysian tax regulations and compliance.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage Tax Compliance Assignments.
• Perform or manage advisory and tax planning assignments.
• Coach and guide team members on tax projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Accounting skills

Education

Degree in Finance / Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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.