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GERARD KUMAR A/L LAWRENCE MANIKAM

TAX ACCOUNTANT
Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Dynamic tax professional with a proven track record, excelling in strategic decision-making and operational efficiency management. Successfully reduced client tax liabilities while enhancing compliance through comprehensive analysis. Adept at team leadership and fostering collaborative networks, driving business growth initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR

CORNERSTONE TAXATION SDN BHD
06.2008 - Current
  • Managing client relationships, both corporate as well as individual clients.
  • Managing, nurturing and reviewing personnel work assignments and quality control.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of work.
  • Reviewing legislative and tax practice changes and training personnel on implications to work practice.

TAX CONSULTANT

RAJA & ASSOCIATES
06.2005 - 05.2008
  • Reduced client tax liabilities by identifying applicable deductions and credits.
  • Advised clients on best practices for maintaining compliance with changing tax regulations, avoiding costly penalties.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income, deductible expenses and allowances.
  • Negotiated payment plans with taxing authorities on behalf of financially distressed clients, easing their burden.

Assistant Tax Manager

ANUARUL AZIZAN CHEW CORPORATE SERVICES SDN BHD
03.2003 - 05.2005
  • Participated in professional development programs to enhance technical expertise in relevant areas of taxation law and practice.
  • Ensured compliance with all tax laws through diligent research and analysis.
  • Achieved success through consistent monitoring of legislative changes in tax laws, ensuring clients remained compliant and well informed.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for improved efficiency in preparing tax returns.
  • Assisted in managing of tax department with approximately 10 subordinates.
  • Liaising with senior management of the firm and with corporate clients.
  • Presented tax updates and briefing sessions for audit department personnel.

Senior Associate Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers Taxation Services Sdn Bhd
12.1999 - 03.2003
  • Managed the tax compliance of approximately 80 corporate clients.
  • Liaised with tax authorities on client taxation matters.
  • Assisted in mentoring and reviewing the work of junior personnel.
  • Preparation of client tax provisioning calculation for audit purposes.

Education

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION - Accountancy

ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA)
United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Project coordination

Operational efficiency management

Team leadership

Business growth initiatives

Collaborative networking abilities

Strategic decision-making

Long-term planning

Performance objectives

Comprehensive business strategy development

Timeline

DIRECTOR

CORNERSTONE TAXATION SDN BHD
06.2008 - Current

TAX CONSULTANT

RAJA & ASSOCIATES
06.2005 - 05.2008

Assistant Tax Manager

ANUARUL AZIZAN CHEW CORPORATE SERVICES SDN BHD
03.2003 - 05.2005

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION - Accountancy

ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA)
04.2001 -

Senior Associate Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers Taxation Services Sdn Bhd
12.1999 - 03.2003

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