About this role
1. Tax Compliance & Advisory
Portfolio Execution: Lead personal and corporate (Sdn Bhd and LLP) tax compliance assignments, managing tax computations, estimates, and filings under tight deadlines.
Strategic Advisory: Resolve complex tax-related matters and deliver practical, tailored tax solutions to clients.
Regulatory Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Malaysian corporate tax laws to ensure full client compliance.
Stakeholder Liaison: Represent clients and the firm in communications with tax authorities and regulatory bodies.
2. Accounting Management
Oversight & Accuracy: Supervise accounting and bookkeeping workflows to guarantee the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.
Client Advisory: Partner with clients to understand their unique business operations and provide tailored accounting and operational strategies.
Integrated Delivery: Collaborate closely with the broader team to provide clients with seamless accounting, tax, and consulting services.
3. Team Leadership & Development
Mentorship & Coaching: Direct and mentor junior associates, providing continuous on-the-job training and technical guidance to foster career growth.
Quality Control: Review working papers and outputs to ensure absolute compliance with internal firm standards and professional regulations.
Performance Support: Monitor workflow progress, optimize resource allocation, and assist management with performance evaluations.
4. Process Optimization & Innovation
Efficiency Drive: Identify operational gaps and recommend actionable improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and service delivery.
Systems Integration: Support the adoption and implementation of modern accounting tools, cloud software, and workflow enhancements.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting from a recognised university or professional qualification in accounting or taxation.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, CTIM, ACCA) and strong technical knowledge is an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in tax and/or accounting industry.
- Proven track record of effectively managing accounts and tax engagements.
- Experience in outsourced accounting, tax practice, or professional services firm is preferred.
- Strong technical ability in Malaysian tax and accounting standards.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to manage client relationships effectively.
- Ability to work independently and also as a strong team player.
- Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Ability to communicate in Mandarin is an added advantage.
- Computer literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Proficient in tax software (e.g. Superior Tax Comp).
- Familiar with accounting software such as AutoCount, Bukku, Xero and other similar systems.
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