Manager - Tax Policy, Technical & Research

PwC is hiring a Manager - Tax Policy, Technical & Research in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

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Lead tax policy research and technical advisory while advancing technology and AI use in tax solution delivery.

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Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations. You will review and analyse financial data, prepare and file tax returns, and assist businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimising risks of non-compliance.

Be at the heart of Malaysia’s evolving tax landscape. Our Tax Policy, Technical & Research team shapes how the firm and its clients respond to new tax developments, from Budget announcements to global tax reform. You will combine deep technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver distinctive, high-quality tax thinking that clients and colleagues rely on. As a manager, your focus includes:

Stay up to date with, and analyse the impact of, changes to tax policies, laws and regulations.

Conduct thorough technical research and analysis of tax issues, and translate the findings into practical insights on how they affect clients’ businesses.

Serve as a trusted technical adviser to engagement teams across the firm, collaborating to 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 sharpen the delivery of tax technical solutions.

Contribute to people development by delivering training.

You will work closely with engagement teams and leaders, help shape the firm’s view on key tax developments and grow your career in a team valued for its technical depth.

To excel in this role, you need a deep understanding of Malaysian tax laws, the ability to communicate complex tax concepts to stakeholders, an aptitude for continuous learning, and a strong team and service mindset. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include:

Develop new skills outside of your comfort zone.

Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.

Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.

Analyse complex ideas and use multiple sources of information, including broader stakeholder views, to build meaningful recommendations.

Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet the firm's or clients’ expectations.

Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.

Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Requirements

A degree in Accounting, Finance or Law, or a professional accounting or taxation qualification.

A minimum of 6 years of experience in tax or a similar role.

An agile mindset, with the commitment to adapt to evolving priorities in a fast-paced professional services environment.

In-depth knowledge of Malaysian tax laws and regulations.
Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to connect tax policy and technical developments to the practical issues and business challenges faced by clients.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, managerial, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative approach.

Excellent command of spoken and written English and Malay.

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, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Drafting Tax Documents, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Audit, Financial Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends, Optimism, Preparing Tax Documents {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

How we rate this

Manager - Tax Policy, Technical & Research at PwC rates 20 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Manager - Tax Policy, Technical & Research is an open job at PwC.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Kuala Lumpur.
The job was posted on October 9, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by PwC. Apply on PwC

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