Tax Specialist

YYC taxPOD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Tax Expert to manage client portfolios and provide high-quality tax services. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field, professional tax qualifications like CTIM or ACCA, and strong advisory skills. Responsibilities include leading client projects, analyzing tax legislation, and offering technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of tax/accounting firm experience with strong compliance knowledge.
• Proficient in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin.
• Demonstrated coaching and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, leading the delivery of tax services.
• Analyze changes in tax legislation and prepare technical write-ups.
• Provide technical advice on tax issues to internal staff and clients.

Skills

Tax Research

Tax Advisory

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields

CTIM or ACCA

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Tax Expert to manage a portfolio of clients and lead our team in delivering high-quality tax advisory and compliance services. This role is ideal for someone passionate about tax research, legislation updates, and providing technical tax guidance to both clients and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

·Manage a portfolio of clients and projects, leading teams to deliver tax services effectively—including corporate tax planning, audits, and investigations.

·Analyze developments in direct and indirect tax legislation (e.g., Income Tax, SST) and prepare technical write-ups or client circulars.

·Assist in the preparation and review of presentation slides for tax webinars and training (e.g., monthly tax updates, real estate property gains tax (RPGT), corporate tax, transfer pricing, SST).

·Provide in-depth technical advice on tax-related issues to internal staff and clients.

·Liaise with relevant authorities such as the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) and Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) on tax matters.

·Continuously monitor and interpret changes in tax laws and regulations.

·Take on additional duties and responsibilities as assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

·Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields, with a major in Taxation preferred.

·Professional qualifications such as CTIM, ACCA, or equivalent.

·Minimum 5 years of working experience in a tax/accounting firm or a corporate tax department.

·Strong understanding of tax rules, practices, and compliance requirements in Malaysia.

·Keen interest and capability in conducting extensive tax research.

·Proven experience in tax advisory, with the ability to provide accurate and practical solutions.

·Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

·Proficient in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin (both written and spoken).