Assistant Consultant
Vistra
- Kuala Lumpur
- Permanent
- Full-time
- To manage and ensure all due dates set internally and by the client are met
- To keep track and to follow up with the client on the return of completed Tax Organiser
- Where required, to prepare draft tax computations & returns (and all relevant supporting documents) and to liaise with the client for any clarifications/information required to complete the job
- To review draft tax computations & returns (and all relevant supporting documents) prepared by preparer
- To ensure proper job set-up with preparers and supervise their work
- To discuss any issues arising with the engagement team/engagement director
- To clear tax review points raised by Managing Consultants/Directors (if any)
- To ensure all review points are cleared and to document important information (via email, internal memo, etc) and to put this on file
- To ensure that the final tax computation and return sent to the client for review are complete and in order & to ensure the tax return is filed before the due date
- After the submission of tax return, to follow up with the client for the signed Form e-C and also on the utilisation of tax credit/tax overpaid (whether to be set off against future instalments or to be refunded)
- To keep track of the due date for filing of CP204/CP204A - this includes sending ensuring cover letter/reminder letter is sent to client on the submission of original/revised tax estimates.
- To draft proposals/complete client acceptance forms
- To do research, draft advisory and be involved in transfer pricing assignments.
- To attend all training sessions and ensure that you are adequately prepared for training
- Revise training materials thoroughly and read up on the subject to develop your knowledge
- To conduct training for staff / Quarterly Tax Update session (where required)
- Effective reporting and consultation with Manager/ Director.
- Coordination & Communication with other team members / other Divisions.
- Achieving individual targets as well as within the group
- Managing Client Relationships - maintaining good rapport with clients.
- Ability to achieve Client Satisfaction & Retention
- Assisting in Cross Selling Other Tricor Services
- To complete/update Client Tracker (where required)
- To set up tax files (where required)
- To prepare proposal (where required)
- To prepare invoices (where required)
- To ensure proper filing of documents upon the completion of the tax return filing process and upon completion of tax advisory work
- To ensure that directors/managers/seniors are kept fully informed of all client matters e.g. if a client calls you, document your conversation and circulate to the engagement team, or if a client e-mails you directly, forward this to the engagement team
- To arrange for dispatch of documents (where required)
- Minimum 1-2 years of working experience in tax services. However, fresh graduates are welcomed to apply.
- Minimum degree in Finance/Accounting or professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA/CIA) or equivalent.
- Have a good understanding and knowledge of the following:
- Income - capital, revenue, sources of income, etc
- Deductible Expenditure
- Capital Allowances
- Reinvestment Allowance
- Key double deduction
- Tax Administration matters
- Withholding Tax
- Incentives
- Basic computer skill - Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.