It's never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.
At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business to help our clients achieve progress without friction.
But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we're absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Assistant Manager, Tax based in our Kuala Lumpur. Reporting to the Director, this full-time and permanent position is based in Malaysia and offers great coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our business and its growth.
Key responsibilities:
- Review & Quality Control: Review tax computations, returns, advisory work, and final deliverables prepared by the team to ensure technical accuracy and compliance before submission to clients and authorities.
- Tax Compliance & Advisory Oversight: Identify tax issues, clear review points, conduct research, and oversee advisory, transfer pricing, and tax auditrelated work.
- Client & Authority Liaison: Act as a key contact for clients and authorities (e.g. IRB and other regulators) on tax matters, audits, refunds, credits, and approvals.
- Timely Statutory Submissions: Ensure timely submission of tax filings, payments, estimates, and related statutory requirements.
- People Management & Development: Allocate work, mentor and coach staff, conduct evaluations and training, and support team capability building.
- Client Relationship Management: Manage and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction, retention, and achievement of individual and team targets.
- Business Development & Cross-Selling: Identify new opportunities from existing and potential clients, support proposals, and assist in cross-selling services.
- Administrative & Financial Oversight: Oversee client tracking, proposals, billing, and support directors in receivables collection.
- Professional & Market Presence: Conduct client and authority meetings independently, contribute to publications, speak at seminars/workshops, and stay updated on technical and business developments.
Key requirements:
- Minimum degree in Finance/Accounting or professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA/CIA) or equivalent.
- At least 4 years of experience in taxation
- Have a good understanding and knowledge of accounting and tax principles such as income, deductible expenditure, capital allowances, reinvestment allowance, key double deductions, tax administration matters, withholding tax and incentives.
We are looking for someone with:
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge on MS Office and Excel.
- Ability to work independently
- Has attention to details.
- Good time management and is a deadline drive person
Company Benefits:
At our Malaysia office, we believe in putting our employees well-being first! We offer great exposure while ensuring employees are well compensated!
Additionally, we provide comprehensive medical insurance, dental and wellness coverage and competitive annual leave entitlement and sick leave to support your well-being and time to recharge or explore your passions out of work.
As advocates of continuous learning and professional development, we provide an internal mentorship program and reimburse professional membership fees for certifications whichever relevant to your job nature ensuring you stay ahead in your field.
If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!
