Role Overview

The Tax Manager/Senior Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of tax clients, overseeing both compliance and advisory engagements, and ensuring high-quality, timely service delivery. This role involves leading teams, resolving complex tax issues, managing senior client relationships, and contributing to business development and practice growth. The role is key to ensuring technical excellence, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities

- 1.Tax Compliance Management and Oversight

Oversee the entire client compliance lifecycle is properly managed by staff

Ensure timely and accurate submission to Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM)

- 2.Tax Advisory and Planning Leadership

Lead and support advisory assignments, including:

Tax planning, restructuring, and optimisation

Applications for tax incentives and exemptions

Cross-border tax issues (withholding tax, permanent establishment considerations)

Prepare technical analysis and advisory reports

- 3.Review & Quality Control

Review complex tax computations, provisions, and advisory deliverables

Ensure compliance with Malaysian tax laws and firm standards

Maintain high technical and quality standards across engagements

- 4.Client Management

Maintain ongoing and proactive communications with clients

Manage engagement timelines, deliverables, and expectations

Resolve client issues and provide practical solutions

Ensure strong client satisfaction and retention

- 5.Tax Audits & Investigations

Manage and lead discussions in tax audits and investigations by IRBM

Preparation of responses and negotiation strategies

Liaison with tax authorities on behalf of clients

- 6.Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with





Malaysian Institute of Accountants and Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia guidelines

Malaysian tax laws, regulations, and Public Rulings

Firm policies and quality standards

- 7.Process Improvement & Knowledge Development

Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and practices

Lead internal knowledge sharing and training

Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

- 8.Business Development Support

Identify opportunities for additional services (audit, SST, advisory)

Support proposals, client onboarding, and engagement letters

Contribute to practice growth initiatives

Build market presence and client networks

Requirements

- Education & Professional Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related discipline (must have taken Malaysian Taxation and Advance Taxation papers)Professional qualification (or in progress): ACCA / ICAEW / CPA Australia / MICPAMember of Malaysian Institute of Accountants and/or Chartered Tax Institute of MalaysiaEligible for Tax Agent LicenseStrong knowledge of Malaysian Income Tax Act 1967, RPGT Act, SST legislation, , and relevant Public RulingsFamiliarity with tax compliance requirements, e-Filing systems, and IRBM practicesRelevant Experience

- 6-8 / 8-10 years of tax experience in a public accounting or tax firm
- Proven experience in managing large client portfolios and complex tax engagements
- Strong exposure to: Advanced tax advisory and structuring work Cross-border tax issues and group structures Tax audits, investigations, and dispute resolution
- Demonstrated experience in: Leading teams and managing multiple engagements Reviewing complex tax computations and advisory deliverables Managing senior client relationships independently

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