Tax Manager

Acclime Malaysia is hiring for a compliance driven Tax Manager to join our team in Kuala Lumpur. The role will be responsible for leading and overseeing the delivery of high-quality tax compliance services, ensuring client obligations are met accurately, efficiently and in accordance with relevant legislation and professional standards.

The role provides technical compliance expertise, manages complex tax matters and supports the development of team capability to drive exceptional client outcomes.

Working closely with clients and internal stakeholders, the Tax Manager ensures compliance processes are continually improved, risks are effectively managed and opportunities for value-added tax advisory services are identified.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Management & Development

• Supervise, guide and review the work of the tax team to ensure quality, accuracy and timely delivery of client services.
• Allocate assignments, monitor team workloads and ensure effective utilization of resources.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and on-the-job training to develop team members tax knowledge and capabilities.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement measures to enhance the team's productivity and service quality.

2. Tax Compliance & Management

• Manage and oversee corporate and individual tax compliance engagements, including preparation and review of tax computations, supporting schedules and tax return forms in accordance with the Income Tax Act 1967 and other relevant legislation.
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns, estimates, revisions and other statutory filings to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).
• Monitor tax compliance deadlines and ensure all client deliverables are completed accurately and within the required timelines.
• Review tax computations and supporting documentation prepared by team members to ensure accuracy and compliance with prevailing tax regulations.

3. Tax Advisory & Technical Matters

• Provide tax advisory and technical support to clients on corporate and individual tax matters.
• Identify potential tax risks, exposures and opportunities, and recommend practical tax solutions to clients.
• Keep abreast of changes in Malaysian tax legislation, regulations and guidelines, and assess their impact on clients.
• Handle complex tax issues and provide appropriate recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.

4. Client Relationship Management

• Manage a portfolio of clients and serve as the primary point of contact for tax-related matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, timely responses and quality service delivery.
• Liaise with the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) through written correspondence, meetings and discussions to resolve tax-related matters on behalf of clients, where authorized.
• Address client enquiries, tax queries, audits and other correspondence in a timely and professional manner.

5. Business Development & Departmental Support

• Support business development initiatives, including identifying potential tax service opportunities and assisting in preparing proposals and fee quotations.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client engagements and introduce additional tax services where appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of departmental processes, procedures and service delivery standards.
• Assist in departmental planning, budgeting and performance monitoring as required.

Key Requirements

• Professional qualification or relevant academic qualification in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Business or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, MICPA, MIA or CTIM will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant working experience in Malaysian tax compliance and advisory, preferably within a professional services or accounting firm.
• Proven experience in managing corporate and individual tax compliance engagements and client portfolios.
• Strong technical knowledge of the Income Tax Act 1967 and prevailing Malaysian tax regulations.
• Experience in reviewing tax computations, tax returns and supporting schedules.
• Good understanding of tax planning, tax advisory and tax audit matters.
• Experience in supervising and developing team members.
• Strong client management, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines and work independently.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Demonstrates a proactive attitude, growth mindset and commitment to continuous professional development.