Manager - Tax Policy, Technical & Research

About the role

PwC's Tax Policy, Technical & Research team in Kuala Lumpur shapes how the firm and its clients respond to new tax developments, from Budget announcements to global tax reform. As a manager, you combine deep technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver high-quality tax thinking. The role works closely with engagement teams and helps shape the firm's view on key tax developments.

Key responsibilities

• Stay up to date with and analyse the impact of changes to tax policies, laws and regulations.
• Conduct technical research and analysis of tax issues and turn findings into practical insights for clients' businesses.
• Serve as a trusted technical adviser to engagement teams, helping them provide practical tax solutions.
• Draft technical communications, newsletters, thought leadership articles and updates to PwC publications.
• Present at and help shape internal technical forums and discussions.
• Advance the use of technology and AI to improve the delivery of tax technical solutions.
• Contribute to people development by delivering training.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Law, or a professional accounting or taxation qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in tax or a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of Malaysian tax laws and regulations.
• Strong commercial awareness, connecting tax policy and technical developments to clients' business challenges.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Malay.

Required skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, managerial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude for continuous learning and a collaborative approach.
• Ability to coach others, build consensus and uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.