Tax Associate - Tax Investigation and Field Audit null

About BDO Malaysia

BDO (an acronym for Binder Dijker Otte) is an international network of public accounting, tax, consulting, and business advisory firms that provide professional services under the name BDO. It is the fifth-largest accounting network in the world.

Your role

Tax audit and investigation

• Provide a “communication link” between client and the IRB, i.e. liaise with the IRB regarding the client’s tax audit matters
• Assist client in extracting and obtaining the relevant documents and information for the purpose of submission to the IRB
• Assist client in reviewing work pertaining to documents required by the IRB
• Assist client in liaising with the IRB vide correspondence, telecommunication, meetings etc. from time to time to finalize the tax audit
• Assist client in liaising with the IRB on the IRB’s tax audit findings
• Assist client in managing the tax enquires raised by the IRB
• Assist client on negotiating with the IRB for an appropriate settlement of the additional tax payable and penalties

Tax health check

• Meet with the client’s finance personnel to discuss and plan our approach and timeframe for the commencement of fieldwork and conclusion of deliverables
• Discuss with the client to better understand the nature of the companies’ business activities and major business transactions
• Review the sample transactions and the underlying supporting documents maintained by the companies, including the sample source documents to determine whether,
  • The companies are able to provide timely and relevant information; and
  • The appropriate tax treatments have been accorded in compliance with the current tax legislation.
• Confirm with the finance personnel and other officers of the Companies on the factual accuracy of the information

Training & development 

BDO is committed to the sustainable development of our people’s professional life. BDO respects the people who work for the firm and provide them with the opportunity to develop their talents. Accountability and personal responsibility are encouraged at all levels and structured career planning and training give BDO's people more client experience and more partner time.

Career progression

Career progression at BDO can be many things; a ladder that you can climb, an opportunity to move laterally, or a way to enrich your experience and capability. From Professional Qualification Team (PQT) support to Partner Readiness Programmes, there are a variety of career pathways within your reach. If you have the right mindset and drive, you’ll find a variety of career progression opportunities at BDO.

Work-life balance

Regular office hours at BDO Malaysia are from Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM. As with any other accounting firm, you may expect to work overtime during peak season.

Company culture

BDO's global culture is built on respect and awareness of local cultural needs and differences and the company aims to be an ethical, socially, and environmentally responsible organization anywhere in the world. Most employees who review online state that this company is a great place to work especially for fresh accounting graduates with helpful and supportive managers and seniors.

About you

If you are interested to apply for this position, you will need to have the following qualifications:

• Education
  • A recognized degree in Accounting or equivalent with at least a second class upper classification and/or a  Professional Accounting qualification
  • Those who are currently pursuing a recognized Professional Accounting qualification are also encouraged to apply
• Other skills:
  • Involvement in extra-curricular activities in school/university
  • Ability to work well as a team as well as independently
  • Possesses an analytical mindset and good interpersonal skills
  • Strong written and verbal command of English
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in all matters
  • Desire to learn and expand knowledge

How to apply

To apply for this job, simply click the button "Apply on employer site" on this page. We will direct you to BDO Malaysia's official link for this vacancy. Make sure you've read all the requirements mentioned for this position.

In your application, you will need to submit your updated resume along with copies of your latest academic and professional transcripts.