Tax, Vice President

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

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced tax professional to oversee tax compliance for Malaysia and Singapore. You will provide direct and indirect tax advisory support, manage relationships with external tax advisors, and conduct research on tax law changes. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant tax experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with automation of tax processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence tax strategy in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant tax experience in Malaysia and Singapore.
• In-depth knowledge of Malaysia and Singapore tax law.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tax compliance for Malaysia and Singapore.
• Support BEPS returns, tax audits, and financial statement audits.
• Drive process improvements and automation in tax functions.

Skills

Tax compliance oversight

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic, regional tax environment? Join a team where your expertise will shape tax strategy and compliance for Malaysia and Singapore. You'll collaborate with talented professionals, drive process improvements, and contribute to innovative projects. This is your opportunity to grow your career and influence outcomes in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment. Bring your passion for tax and help us deliver best‑in‑class solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tax compliance for Malaysia and Singapore, including direct and indirect taxes such as corporate tax, GST/SST, transfer pricing, stamp duty, withholding tax, and tax incentives.
• Partner with project teams, finance, operations, and business units to design and implement tax‑compliant processes and controls for Malaysia e‑invoicing and related reporting.
• Support the preparation and submission of BEPS returns, tax audits, and financial statement audits.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors to mitigate tax risks.
• Provide direct and indirect tax advisory support to business units in Malaysia and Singapore.
• Conduct research and analysis on tax law changes and incentive requirements to identify optimization opportunities.
• Oversee tax provision processes, general ledger tax balances, and compliance programs.
• Drive process improvements, including automation of tax provision, SST and GST filings, withholding tax, and stamp duty processes.
• Support regional corporate tax, finance, and business projects as required.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment on tax matters.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant tax regulations and best practices.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant tax experience in Malaysia and Singapore, ideally within financial services or a Centre of Excellence.
• In‑depth knowledge of Malaysia and Singapore tax law and practice, including experience supporting tax audits and financial statement audits and managing relationships with external tax advisors.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and project management skills, and proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and automation in tax functions, with strong analytical skills, attention to details and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Professional tax qualification (e.g., Chartered Accountant, CPA, or equivalent).
• Experience with Malaysia e‑invoicing implementation.
• Experience in automation of tax processes and digital transformation projects.
• Exposure to regional or multinational tax environments.
• Experience supporting cross‑functional or cross‑border projects.
• Familiarity with tax incentive programs and optimization strategies.
• Proficiency in additional Asian languages.

About Us

J.P. Morgan financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first‑class business in a first‑class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long‑term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Global Finance & Business Management

Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.