Line of Service Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary A career in our Tax Payroll Services practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their payroll and employer obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local tax affairs. Our team helps organisations with evolving payroll legislation and provides specialist knowledge to keep our clients compliant and informed. You’ll support our clients with knowledge and experience of operating various payrolls and help deliver a smooth and efficient service that enhances the value we provide our clients. As an Associate, your role will offer you exposure to a high standard of tax payroll compliance work for a diverse client base. Key accountabilities Responsible for the end-to-end payroll processing for client batch headcounts, including data processing. Prepare and submit periodic statutory returns to the relevant authorities, including Income Tax, EPF, SOCSO, HRDF and Tabung Haji. Prepare and disburse approved net salary via electronic banking facilities to designated banks. Issue payslips. Provide payroll statutory compliance services, including preparation of annual tax forms for employers’ and employees’ annual tax filing (Form E and Form EA). Prepare relevant payroll reports for clients. Register employers and employees with the relevant authorities, including the Employees Provident Fund, SOCSO and Inland Revenue Board. Notify the Inland Revenue Board of new employees and apply for individual income tax file numbers. Provide relevant advice to clients on applicable legislation in the capacity of a payroll specialist. Manage client deliverables to ensure agreed timelines are met. Follow risk management and compliance procedures. Invite and give in-the-moment feedback in a constructive manner. Share and collaborate effectively with others. Identify and suggest improvements when problems or opportunities arise. Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly. Keep up to date with developments in the area of specialism. Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner, verbally and in written materials. Build and maintain internal and external networks. Seek opportunities to learn how PwC works as a global network of firms. Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Key working relationships Clients supported through payroll services Relevant statutory authorities Tax Payroll Services team and wider PwC network Skills, experience and qualifications Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting or another related field. One to two years of relevant experience within the payroll domain. Experience in end-to-end payroll processing is an added advantage. Experience in an HR shared services, outsourced or business process outsourcing environment is preferred. Candidates with in-house payroll experience who have handled large headcounts are also encouraged to apply. Good knowledge of Malaysian employment laws, EPF, SOCSO, Income Tax and other statutory requirements. Proficiency in payroll software applications, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Good customer service orientation and a strong team-player mindset. A high degree of professionalism, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Good command of English, both spoken and written. Preferred skills Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting or other related fields 1-2 years of relevant experience within the payroll domain Experience in end-to-end payroll processing is an added advantage Preferably with experience in a HR Shared Services, Outsourced or BPO environment. Those with in-house payroll experience and have handled large headcounts are also encouraged to apply Good knowledge of Malaysian employment laws, EPF, SOCSO, Income Tax and other statutory requirements Proficient in payroll software application, MS Excel, and MS Word Good customer service orientation and a strong team player A high degree of professionalism, meticulous and able to work independently with minimum supervision Good command of English language, both spoken and written Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Communication, Digital Tooling, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Optimism, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Legislation, Payroll Management, Payroll Software, Payroll System Optimization, Payroll Taxes, Payroll Tax Preparation, Tax Compliance, Tax Services, Teamwork, Well Being, Withholding Tax Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.

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