Tax Senior

Cambridge Advisers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional service firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Tax Consultant to prepare tax computations and returns, liaise with clients and tax authorities, and assist managers with job portfolios. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, 2-4 years of relevant tax experience, and strong knowledge of Malaysian tax legislation. Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential. The role demands effective communication, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in a professional services or accounting firm in Malaysia.
• Possess or pursuing a professional qualification such as CTIM, MIA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of Malaysian tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing corporate and personal tax computations and tax returns.
• Preparing annual declaration for tax incentive schemes.
• Liaising with clients and tax officers on tax related issues.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Good communications skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Cambridge Advisers is an award-winning professional service firm headquartered in Singapore, with service coverage across Asia Pacific (APAC). We serve as the trusted partner of enterprises, family businesses and fund management companies to establish or expand their presence in Southeast Asia and comply with the local regulations. Spearheaded by a dedicated team of regulatory specialists and corporate advisors from Big 4 and former financial regulatory bodies, the group has over 50 cumulative years of experience in corporate advisory, tax reporting, family office servicing, corporate secretarial service, audit functions and regulatory compliance services. Cambridge Advisers has also been awarded the Top 10 Corporate Business Service Providers in Singapore 2023 by Asia Business Outlook, and the prestigious Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Award 2023.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing corporate and personal tax computations and tax returns based on Singapore tax for timely submission to the tax authorities.
• Preparing annual declaration for Singapore tax incentive schemes
• Liaise with clients and tax officers on tax related issues.
• Assisting managers in managing job portfolio and related assignments.
• Assisting in drafting of tax opinions
• Working as a team on specific client engagements/ advisory projects.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in a professional services or accounting firm in Malaysia.
• Possess or pursuing a professional qualification such as CTIM, MIA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of Malaysian tax legislation, including personal and corporate tax, RPGT, SST, and withholding tax. Experienced in Singapore tax will be an advantage
• Languages: Fluency in English and Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Good communications and analytical skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team to meet aggressive deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• The ability to work independently and under pressure