Tax Transformation Technology Advisor, Manager / Senior Manager

EY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm is seeking a Senior Manager/Director to join their Tax Technology and Transformation team in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves leading a technical team on high-impact projects, mentoring team members, and innovating tax technology solutions. Candidates should possess a strong educational background in Computer Science or related fields, as well as extensive experience in finance transformation projects. Join EY to further develop your career and contribute to transformative business solutions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Continuous learning opportunities

Transformative leadership support

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in transformation or implementation projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in finance/accounting/tax projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical team and manage client-serving business.
• Mentor project team members and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Identify automation opportunities using financial or tax systems.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information System, Mathematics

Tools

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

ETL/Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

SQL database technologies

SAP, Dynamics, Oracle

Programming languages (C#, Java, Python, etc.)

Job description

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Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 12 May 2025

Requisition ID: 1441938

We are looking for talented professional at Senior Manager/Director level to join our Center of Excellence (CoE) based in Kuala Lumpur, be part of more than 1,000 person strong and innovative global Tax Technology and Transformation team within EY that offers the following services to our clients to create a cost-effective tax function:

• SAP HANA or Oracle implementation
• Digital transformation including data migration, transformation and optimisation
• Applications-as-a-service
• Custom technology application development
• Data improvement and analytics
• Emerging technologies including robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud solutions, data lake development and business intelligence innovation
• Tax technology strategy and road mapping
• Tax operating model transformation including current state assessments, process improvement, risk and controls

This is an area that has seen plenty of recent growth and investment. You will be working on highly publicized projects and have the opportunity to lead a rapidly growing team that makes up our newly deployed nearshore hub, which provides support to our Asia Pacific practices. CoE is a critical component of the Tax Technology and Transformation growth strategy.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead technical team and manage client-serving business together with Senior Manager
• Mentor counselees and supporting project team members in any way needed to help ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Identifying ways to automate manual tasks using existing financial or tax systems and emerging technologies
• Improving reporting capabilities to enhance our clients’ ability to evaluate risk and capitalize on opportunities
• Identifying change or transformation opportunity

Skills and attributes for success

• Your ability and experience in leading a team and working across borders
• Your passion in technology and its use in business processes
• Your natural flair for problem solving and an entrepreneurial approach to work
• Your strong organizational and time management skills, with exceptional client-serving consulting skills
• Your ability to capture and synthesize business requirements
• Excellent communication and business writing skills

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information System, Mathematics or related field
• Minimum 8 years (Senior Manager) of working experience, with experience in transformation or implementation projects in finance/accounting/tax

Ideally, you will also have one or more of the following

• Experience managing large, multidisciplinary projects
• Extensive exposure to accounting & financial planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Experience in technology-driven finance/accounting/tax projects:
  • Microsoft Office VBA development
  • Robotic Process Automation. E.g. UiPath, BluePrism, or Automation Anywhere
  • ETL/Data visualization/analytics. E.g. Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Alteryx, or Informatica
  • Working knowledge with SQL database technologies
  • ERP experience. E.g. SAP, Dynamics, PeopleSoft, Workday or Oracle
  • Programming experience. E.g. C#, ASP.Net, C++, PHP, Java, JavaScript, Python, or any web related platform
  • SharePoint development

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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