Tax Assistant Manager

• Manage an assigned portfolio of corporate and individual clients, ensuring timely delivery of tax compliance and advisory services.
  
• Review tax computations, tax returns, estimates, and correspondence prepared by junior team members to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  
• Monitor statutory tax deadlines and ensure all submissions are completed within the required timelines.
  
• Liaise with clients and government authorities, including the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Ministry of Finance, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
  
• Support the Tax Manager in delivering tax advisory services across various industries.
  
• Assist in managing tax audits, investigations, and dispute resolution matters.
  
• Review work completed by team members, providing guidance to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to firm standards.
  
• Support the Tax Manager in coaching, mentoring, and training team members while sharing updates on tax legislation and regulatory developments.
  
• Assist in monitoring team performance and ensuring efficient workflow management.
  
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing practical tax planning, compliance, and risk management solutions.
  
• Prepare and review transfer pricing documentation in accordance with Malaysian and international transfer pricing regulations.
  
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop tax strategies that support business objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  
• Keep abreast of changes in tax legislation and ensure clients remain compliant with all applicable tax laws and reporting requirements.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
  
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in taxation, preferably within a public accounting or professional services environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian tax legislation and a good understanding of international tax and transfer pricing principles.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client relationship management abilities.
  
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, CFA, CTP, or equivalent are an added advantage.