Tax Manager (with Tax Agent License)

Company Background

The compay is an established Malaysian professional services group providing a range of taxation, accounting, corporate secretarial, consultancy and business advisory services to clients across various industries.

Working Location

Damansara Intan, Petaling Jaya

Working Mode

Fully in office; Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee corporate tax compliance and advisory engagements for a portfolio of clients across different industries.
• Review and oversee preparation of tax computations, tax returns, tax estimates and related tax schedules.
• Provide tax planning and advisory services to clients, identifying tax risks, opportunities and potential tax savings.
• Handle matters relating to corporate income tax, withholding tax, RPGT, tax incentives and other relevant Malaysian tax matters.
• Manage and respond to IRBM/HASiL tax audits, investigations, enquiries and assessments, including liaising with tax authorities on behalf of clients.
• Provide technical advice and practical solutions on Malaysian taxation matters.
• Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation, guidelines, tax rulings and regulatory requirements, and advise clients accordingly.
• Review and ensure the accuracy and quality of tax work prepared by the team.
• Manage client relationships, understand their tax requirements and ensure timely delivery of engagements.
• Work closely with internal accounting, corporate secretarial and advisory teams to provide integrated solutions to clients.
• Provide guidance, coaching and technical support to junior and senior team members.
• Assist in developing new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with existing clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Law or a related discipline.
• Must hold a valid Malaysian Tax Agent approval/licence under Section 153 of the Income Tax Act 1967.
• Minimum 6–8 years of relevant Malaysian tax experience, preferably gained from a professional tax/accounting firm or a tax advisory environment.
• Strong experience in corporate tax compliance, tax advisory and tax planning.
• Hands-on experience in dealing with IRBM/HASiL, including tax audits, investigations, enquiries, appeals and related tax matters.
• Good knowledge of the Malaysian Income Tax Act 1967 and related tax regulations.
• Strong understanding of withholding tax, RPGT, tax incentives and other corporate tax matters.
• Experience managing a portfolio of corporate clients and handling multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical tax skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal confidently with clients and tax authorities