Tax Specialist

Shoplazza; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoplazza is seeking a Tax Specialist to manage multi-jurisdictional tax compliance across the US, Canada, Singapore, UK, and EU. You will specialize in corporate income tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing, ensuring regulatory compliance and identifying tax savings opportunities.

You will lead research and applications for government incentives and tax credits, collaborating with engineering, finance, and operations to maximize financial benefits for the group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• CPA Canada In-depth Tax Course or MTax strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience, with at least 3 years at a public accounting or tax advisory firm.
• Full professional proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Manage annual CIT filings for subsidiaries across US, Canada, Singapore, UK, and EU.
• Oversee indirect tax obligations including US state Sales & Use Tax, Canadian GST/HST, UK VAT, and EU VAT/OSS.
• Coordinate year-end audits with local external auditors and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Design and maintain the Group's global transfer pricing policy and related documentation.
• Research government incentive programs and drive end-to-end grant application processes.

Skills

English

Mandarin Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

CPA Canada In-depth Tax Course or Master of Taxation

Job description

As a Tax Specialist, you will be responsible for managing multi-jurisdictional tax compliance across the US, Canada, Singapore, UK, and EU. By maintaining deep expertise in corporate income tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing, you will ensure the Group's full regulatory compliance while proactively identifying and mitigating tax risks. You will also lead research and applications for government incentive programs and tax credits, working cross-functionally to secure tangible financial benefits for the company.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Jurisdictional Tax Compliance

• Manage annual corporate income tax (CIT) filings for subsidiaries in the US, Canada, Singapore, UK, and EU member states, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee indirect tax obligations including US state Sales & Use Tax, Canadian GST/HST, UK VAT, and EU VAT/OSS, coordinating with external advisors as needed.
• Maintain company registrations, annual returns, and statutory filings across all jurisdictions in good standing.
• Coordinate year-end statutory audits with local external auditors, ensuring timely completion and accurate financial reporting.

Tax Authority Relations & Audit Defense

• Serve as the Group's primary liaison with tax authorities including the IRS (US), CRA (Canada), IRAS (Singapore), HMRC (UK), and relevant EU tax administrations.
• Manage responses to tax authority inquiries, information requests, and formal audits, including preparation of supporting documentation and working papers.
• Maintain comprehensive, well-organized tax files and audit-ready documentation across all entities at all times.
• Design, implement, and maintain the Group's global transfer pricing policy, covering IP licensing/royalties, intragroup service fees, and cost-sharing arrangements.
• Prepare and maintain OECD-compliant three-tier transfer pricing documentation: Master File, Local Files, and Country-by-Country Report (CbCR).
• Conduct or oversee benchmarking studies to substantiate arm's-length pricing for all controlled transactions.

Government Incentives & Tax Credits

• Proactively research and monitor government tax incentive programs, subsidies, and credits across all operating jurisdictions, including Canada SR&ED, US R&D Tax Credits, UK R&D Relief, and Singapore EDG/Investment Allowance schemes.
• Evaluate eligibility, quantify potential benefit, and drive end-to-end application and claim processes in collaboration with relevant business units (engineering, finance, operations).

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Completion of CPA Canada In-depth Tax Course or a Master of Taxation (MTax) is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience, with at least 3 years at a public accounting firm or tax advisory firm.
• Full professional proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken) is mandatory.