Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager - Korean speaker to join our team in KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) in Malaysia for providing corporate tax services. In this role, you will be responsible for tax return compliance delivery with a focus on Korea. You will work closely with our KDN teams to ensure that KPMG member firms are successfully enabled to adopt KDN solutions to deliver on client engagements including Korea. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients.

Having Korean taxation experience is necessary in order to safeguard quality and explain regarding the topics to stakeholders in Korean and English.

The role will be responsible for growing Korean compliance offering and managing a team to delivery the assigned client deliverables. The role will need to work with internal HR and recruitment partners to identify the talent needed to delivery client deliverables. Additionally, the candidate will be tasked with working on developing and executing L&D programs which will form the base on knowledge delivery.

As a people leader, the role will be expected to provide feedback & coaching within the team with focus on developing talent and capability to meet growth aspirations.

The role is expected to include managing project plans, timelines, and coordinating updates which will support the business objectives. The successful applicant will need to capture actions and meeting minutes and drive execution of actions across stakeholder group to facilitate completion.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the tax compliance adoption and stakeholder management strategy for KPMG member firms to leverage KDN solutions directed at the Korean client delivery
Review of corporate tax returns across multiple jurisdictions in the ASPAC region with focus on Korea as country focal point.
Build strong relationship with clients, manage pull through opportunities, and ensure the overall client experience is always top quality
Manage diverse team members and maintain a high-performing team to deliver exceptional client services across a portfolio of clients
Coaching and developing team members to achieve technical competencies and efficient performance.
Support transitioning new clients onboard per standard process and technology.
Support transformation initiatives to enable technology adoption across new and existing processes
Manage an assigned portfolio of clients and projects and lead teams to deliver tax compliance services effectively.
Manage and track the progress of adoption and stakeholder management activities (project management & coordination)
Develop and deliver presentations and training materials
Facilitate workshops and meetings
Translate business requirements and necessary information from Korean to English that is needed to manage adoption
Create and update business documentation needed for country onboarding

Requirements

A recognized university degree or a professional qualification in Accounting / Finance / Computer Science / Data Sciences /Economics or a member of a recognized professional accounting /taxation body
Proficiency in English and Korean
Candidate with minimum 6+ years of experience with corporate tax compliance.
Strong experience in roles requiring adoption and stakeholder management
Experience with shared services, managed services and/or outsourcing would be beneficial
Strong understanding of the Korean market and culture
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Professional or shared service experience managing clients or processes would be preferred
Must be accountable, analytical, self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task and work independently

KDN is inclusive!

Everyone brings a unique perspective. We want to harness diverse thinking by bringing bright minds together and valuing the differences that lead to stronger insights and innovation. At KDN, we recognise that we need Inclusion, Diversity and Equality to be successful. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent, removing barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which maximises collaboration and empowers everyone at KPMG to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage authenticity, honor individual priorities, and respect your choices.

Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2026

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.

Manager (Korean Speaker) - Corporate Income Tax (Petaling Jaya)