Associate Director, Tax

What You'll Do

Tax Advisory

• Lead and deliver complex tax advisory engagements across a diverse client portfolio
  
• Advise clients on corporate tax planning, group restructuring, M&A tax considerations, and cross-border tax matters
  
• Review and sign off on advisory deliverables — technical papers, tax opinions, and client presentations
  
• Stay current on Malaysian tax legislation and IRB developments — proactively advising clients on implications and opportunities
  

Business Development

• Leverage your existing network to identify and convert new business opportunities
  
• Lead client pitches, proposal preparation, and presentations to prospective clients
  
• Represent the firm at industry events and networking functions
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders — CFOs, Finance Directors, and Tax Heads
  

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the tax team — building technical capability and professional confidence
  
• Contribute to internal training, knowledge sharing, and practice development initiatives
  
• Work closely with Partners on the strategic growth of the tax advisory practice
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field
  
• Professional qualification — CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent; CTIM membership is strongly preferred
  
• Minimum 13–15 years of progressive tax experience with a strong focus on tax advisory
  
• Proven track record in business development — has personally grown a client portfolio or driven revenue
  
• Strong technical knowledge of Malaysian corporate tax and cross-border tax matters; working knowledge of transfer pricing
  
• Open to candidates with experience across commercial and shared service centre environments
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to translate complex tax matters into clear, actionable advice