Tax Associate - Kuala Lumpur SDC (VVN)

Tax Associate – Kuala Lumpur SDC (VVN)

Vialto Partners is a market leader in global mobility services. Our purpose is to ‘Connect the world’. We are unique and the only stand‑alone global mobility business. This presents a rare opportunity for our clients, stakeholders and colleagues.

Our team helps companies streamline and effectively manage their global mobility programmes in a cost‑efficient and compliant manner. Our services focus on cross‑border compliance and risk assessment for tax, immigration, business travel, rewards, compensation and remote work.

Working at Vialto Partners is about getting the chance to be part of a global and dynamic team. We have over 6,500 staff in over 50 countries worldwide and continue to grow. You will work with clients from a range of industries and geographies.

We believe in connecting the world and supporting our colleagues to broaden their skills and ultimately benefit our clients.

To learn more, listen to our podcast “On the Move”, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description

As an Associate in our Tax Team, you will play a key role in engaging with a diverse portfolio of clients, with a strong focus on building and maintaining long‑term, trusting relationships.

You will support various aspects of tax services, including management of mobile employees, employment tax, tax disputes and controversies, as well as rewards, equity and compensation. Additionally, you will be involved in consulting on mobility policies, processes and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an exclusive portfolio of clients with internationally deployed employees, focusing on end‑to‑end tax compliance for both clients and their employees.
• Develop effective tax minimisation strategies and identify tax planning opportunities to reduce costs, including addressing cross‑border tax matters.
• Provide accurate, practical and proactive individual and employment tax advice, including guidance on double tax agreements, tax residency changes and other tax planning concerns for mobile employees.
• Serve as the primary contact for employees and a point of contact for client management teams, including HR, finance and tax departments.
• Analyse complex tax proposals and ideas, crafting a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple information sources and consider broader stakeholder perspectives to develop comprehensive solutions.
• Proactively participate in marketing and business development activities to identify and explore new client opportunities.
• Stay updated on industry trends and market developments to apply commercial and technical expertise effectively.
• Contribute to a positive working environment by monitoring team workloads, ensuring client expectations are met and respecting team members’ work‑life balance.
• Actively resolve issues that hinder effective teamwork, even during times of change and uncertainty.
• Coach and mentor peers and team members, encouraging them to take ownership of their development.
• Manage a variety of perspectives to build consensus and foster positive outcomes.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.
• Manage engagements effectively, preparing concise and accurate documents and balancing project management with handling of unanticipated issues.
• Keep leadership informed of progress and emerging issues.

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on any legally protected status. Please note that AI technology will be utilized as part of our application process.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.

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