Job Title : Malaysia Tax Compliance and Advisory - Associate
Location : Kuala Lumpur
Company : JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-04-16
Close Date : 2023-08-16
Job responsibilities

• Assisting in Malaysia corporate tax (both direct and indirect) compliance, tax planning, tax advisory and tax risk management for the JPM Group.
• Coverage includes all Malaysian entities and business units.
• Partner with functional groups including local business units and other local support groups, amongst others.

Overall Purpose of the Job

Key objectives of your role will include:

• Assist in managing corporate taxes (both direct and indirect) compliance for internal and external tax reporting, transfer pricing, stamp duty, withholding tax, etc. Main activities including but not limited to :
  • Preparation and review of income tax and SST returns, TP documentations tax estimation and tax payments.
  • Review of quarterly tax provision and supervise tax balances on general ledger, including deferred tax and monitoring effective tax rate.
  • Provide tax support in financial statement audits
  • Review and provide advisory support on FATCA and CRS matters
  • Provide support on Tax Corporate Governance Framework
  • Managing Malaysia tax audits and support similar reviews in other jurisdictions (including US)
• Assist in providing direct and indirect tax advisory support to Malaysia business units and on tax compliance matters. Support Malaysia tax team in performing research, planning and transactions/projects
• Work closely with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders to address tax issues and other non-tax related transactions/initiatives to effectively manage the related tax risks.
• Adherence to the JPM Group`s tax policies and anticipate, manage and communicate tax risks as necessary.
• Analysing tax law changes and assist to identify opportunities to optimize the tax positions of the Malaysian entities.
• Process improvement initiatives e.g. Automation of tax provision, SST returns, WHT and stamp duty processes
• Support regional corporate tax, finance, business, and other non-tax led projects and possibly have additional exposure to Singapore tax

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent Accountancy qualification
• Minimum of 5 years of related working experience
• Experience within the financial services industry working with offshore Centre of Excellence is preferred
• Meticulous with strong analytical skills and a high aptitude for numbers and Excel proficiency
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others in a fast paced environment
• Strong understanding of Malaysian tax law / practice
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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