Indirect Tax - Associate to Assistant Manager Specialist
Description
The world of global advisory, audit and tax compliance for large multinationals is rapidly evolving and increasingly technology driven. The KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a KPMG special purpose member firm that enables clients to access KPMG's top talent and technology platforms through regional teams of specialists, enabling economies of scale and a smarter way of working that extends beyond local capability.
Kuala Lumpur hosts KDN's ASPAC Compliance Delivery Centre (ACDC), a culturally diverse team spanning many nationalities, backgrounds and skills. ACDC delivers end-to-end compliance support, powered by advanced technology, automation, robust processes and a highly skilled, client-centric team.
This role is focused on supporting indirect tax compliance delivery across South Asia and broader regional markets. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience supporting VAT/GST compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions, with strong understanding of country-specific filing requirements, data reconciliation, compliance processes and cross-border stakeholder management.
Join us and expand your regional compliance expertise while being coached and trained by leading professionals across the firm.
Why This Role Stands Out - Our Advantage
- South Asia market exposure - Work across diverse South Asia jurisdictions and build regional indirect tax compliance expertise.
- Country-focused expertise - Own an assigned jurisdiction of focus and become a trusted resource for market-specific compliance requirements.
- Cross-border collaboration - Work closely with KPMG member firms, clients and stakeholders across multiple regional markets.
- Technology-enabled delivery - Gain hands-on experience with automation and digital tools that are redefining how indirect tax compliance is delivered.
- Accelerated growth - Benefit from structured coaching, mentoring and exposure to senior stakeholders.
- Diverse, inclusive culture - Join a workplace that values authenticity, individual priorities and diverse thinking to drive stronger insights and innovation.
Main Responsibilities
- Prepare and/or review VAT, GST and other indirect tax returns, reports and supporting schedules for multinational clients operating across South Asia and broader regional markets, based on country-specific guidance.
- Support indirect tax compliance delivery by applying jurisdiction-specific filing requirements, documentation standards, data checks and review procedures.
- Act as a country or market resource for an assigned jurisdiction, providing practical guidance and training to team members on local compliance expectations and process requirements.
- Liaise with KPMG member firms and regional stakeholders to clarify country-specific compliance matters and support the timely delivery of client obligations.
- Perform data validation, reconciliations and indirect tax reviews to ensure submissions are accurate, complete and aligned with client and market requirements.
- Help clients stay compliant with their tax obligations by identifying potential compliance risks, process gaps or data inconsistencies and escalating matters appropriately.
- Prepare draft client correspondence, working papers and explanations summarising facts, compliance analysis, solutions and recommendations.
- Identify and drive automation, digitalisation and process-improvement opportunities to optimise consistency and efficiency across regional indirect tax compliance delivery.
- Mentor and coach junior colleagues by sharing technical knowledge, market-specific guidance and good compliance practices.
- Support Managers and Senior Managers in client discussions, transition activities and knowledge transfer for new or existing engagements.
- Become proficient with the tools, templates and technology platforms used for indirect tax compliance within KDN.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of VAT, GST or indirect tax compliance experience providing data-based compliance services; more experienced candidates will be considered for Assistant Manager level.
- Hands-on indirect tax compliance experience supporting South Asia jurisdictions is highly preferred.
- Experience preparing or reviewing VAT/GST returns, reconciliations, tax reports and compliance documentation across multiple jurisdictions would be advantageous.
- Solid working knowledge of value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST) and indirect tax compliance principles.
- Ability to interpret and apply country-specific compliance guidance, filing requirements, reporting deadlines and stakeholder inputs with strong attention to detail.
- Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or a related field.
- Strong written and spoken English is required; additional regional language proficiency is an advantage.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, data cleansing, reconciliations and working with large datasets.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize and analyse complex information with precision and attention to detail.
- Precision, reliability, a proactive mindset and genuine curiosity to solve client needs.
- Willingness to learn the end-to-end indirect tax automation process and thrive as a team player.
- KDN is inclusive and values diverse thinking, removing barriers to potential and fostering an environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.
