Tax Assistant Manager (Korean Speaker) - Corporate Income Tax

Kuala Lumpur is the host to KPMG's Delivery Network's ASPAC Compliance Delivery Centre (''ACDC''), which offers tax compliance services in ASPAC. The team is culturally diverse, comprising of many different nationalities, backgrounds and skills. ACDC offers end-to-end compliance support for clients and is powered by advanced technology and automation, robust processes and a highly skilled team of client centric professionals. Be part of this exciting journey within KPMG to support in their expansion of compliance services across the region.

ACDC works closely with KPMG's Global Tax leaders to translate business requirements into a clear global delivery strategy for delivery centers that supports the needs of global KPMG solutions, including but not limited to, Tax Re imagined. It also creates and operates an inter operable, seamlessly integrated network of Global Delivery Centers to enable globally consistent delivery.

The world of global tax compliance for large multi-nationals is rapidly changing, and KPMG is changing its delivery model to seize the opportunity. Large MNCs have consolidated their compliance operations into a handful of in-house global/regional locations supporting their hundreds of specialty services units worldwide to drive efficiencies. However, tax compliance has become heavily dependent on technology, and MNCs will need to significantly invest in technology to optimize their costs of compliance. Alternatively, they can outsource their compliance to a provider that has the global expertise and can scale its technology investment costs, while offering an efficient delivery model that optimizes integrated centralization the way MNCs have already demonstrated, while integrating it with local SMEs where appropriate.

Responsibilities

- Review corporate tax returns across multiple jurisdictions in the ASPAC region, with a strong focus on Korean tax regulations. Ensure all required schedules are completed and submissions are made within statutory deadlines.

- Manage a diverse team, fostering a high-performing culture that delivers exceptional client service.

- Coach and develop team members to achieve technical competencies and efficient performance, with emphasis on Korean tax practices and compliance standards.

- Act as a liaison between Korean clients, external local auditors, and member firms. Maintain productive working relationships and identify business development opportunities within the Korean market.

- Collaborate with tax professionals to combine Korean tax expertise with cross-border experience across a broad spectrum of industries.

- Review and prepare centralized compliance requirements across services such as Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, Statutory Financial Statements, WHT, and other filings, ensuring alignment with Korean regulatory frameworks.

- Support transformation initiatives to enable technology adoption across new and existing processes, including tools tailored for Korean compliance requirements.

- Support transitioning new Korean clients on-board per standard process and technology, ensuring cultural and regulatory considerations are addressed.

- Assist in reviewing reports and schedules using technology tools, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Korean tax standards before delivery to clients and member firms.

- Lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including Korean-speaking participants, ensuring clear communication and cultural sensitivity.

- Handle additional requests required to manage client service, with flexibility to accommodate Korean market-specific needs.

Requirements

- Holds a recognized university degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, or Economics, or is a member of a recognized professional accounting/taxation body.

- Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience. Candidates with audit and/or financial statement preparation experience will have an advantage.

- Exposure to data analytics or business analysis is highly valued.

- Strong sense of accountability, analytical thinking, and self-motivation.

- Highly organized, able to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

- Effective team player within a multi-disciplinary, cross-border team.

- Excellent presentation, oral, and written communication skills.

- Ability to interact confidently and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

- Familiarity with technology transformation initiatives is an asset.

- Fluent English is required.

- Proficiency in Korean is mandatory to support Korean clients and market needs.