Tax Analyst (3 months contract)

eSync Software Services; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 225,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

eSync Software Services is seeking an experienced tax professional to manage Singapore tax provisions, corporate income tax returns, and audit-aligned reporting. You will liaise with tax agents and auditors, ensuring timely, accurate compliance across direct and indirect taxes.

The role requires 5+ years in Singapore tax, strong regulatory knowledge, and SAP experience, with responsibilities spanning statutory reporting and tax audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Singapore direct tax, indirect tax and statutory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Hands-on experience in Corporate Income Tax, GST and Withholding Tax.
• Experience in tax provisions, tax accounting and book-to-tax adjustments.
• Experience working with tax agents, external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Singapore statutory reporting and audited financial statements.
• Experience with Transfer Pricing documentation is an advantage.
• Experience with SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly tax provisions for Singapore entities in accordance with local regulations and Group requirements.
• Coordinate with external tax agents on preparation and timely submission of Corporate Income Tax returns.
• Monitor tax liabilities and ensure all tax payments within statutory deadlines.
• Perform book-to-tax adjustments and maintain tax basis balance sheets.
• Provide accurate tax accounting information for financial reporting and Audit purposes.
• Coordinate and support tax audits, including responding to audit queries and liaising with agents and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with tax agents on GST returns and renewal requirements.
• Support statutory reporting and the timely preparation of Audited Financial Statements.

Skills

Tax compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Audit support

Education

Accounting degree

ACCA/CPA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly tax provisions for Singapore entities in accordance with local tax regulations and Group requirements.
• Coordinate with external tax agents on the preparation and timely submission of Corporate Income Tax returns.
• Monitor tax liabilities and ensure all tax payments are completed within statutory deadlines.
• Perform book-to-tax adjustments and maintain tax basis balance sheets.
• Provide accurate tax accounting information for financial reporting and audit purposes.
• Coordinate and support tax audits, including responding to audit queries and liaising with tax agents and relevant stakeholders.

Direct Tax

• Prepare monthly tax provisions for Singapore entities in accordance with local tax regulations and Group requirements.
• Coordinate with external tax agents on the preparation and timely submission of Corporate Income Tax returns.
• Monitor tax liabilities and ensure all tax payments are completed within statutory deadlines.
• Perform book-to-tax adjustments and maintain tax basis balance sheets.
• Provide accurate tax accounting information for financial reporting and audit purposes.
• Coordinate and support tax audits, including responding to audit queries and liaising with tax agents and relevant stakeholders.

Indirect Tax

• Coordinate with tax agents on the preparation and timely submission of GST returns in accordance with Singapore regulations.
• Support Assisted Compliance Assurance Programme (ACAP) and Major Exporter Scheme (MES) renewal requirements.
• Support GST audits and respond to queries from tax authorities.
• Prepare and ensure timely submission of Withholding Tax returns.

Statutory Reporting

• Coordinate and prepare Audited Financial Statements (AFS) for Singapore entities in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure the timely completion of statutory audits.
• Ensure financial and tax information provided for statutory reporting is accurate and complete.

Transfer Pricing

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to obtain relevant financial and business information for Transfer Pricing documentation.
• Provide financial inputs to the Global Transfer Pricing team and external transfer pricing advisors.
• Ensure required information is prepared accurately and within agreed timelines.

Other Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations using BlackLine.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required.
• Support tax audits, business transformation initiatives and the implementation of tax law and regulatory changes.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, efficiency and compliance enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with Group records management and information risk requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proper alignment and timely completion of activities.
• Support other regional tax and finance-related projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Singapore direct tax, indirect tax and statutory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Hands-on experience in Corporate Income Tax, GST and Withholding Tax.
• Experience in tax provisions, tax accounting and book-to-tax adjustments.
• Experience working with tax agents, external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Singapore statutory reporting and audited financial statements.
• Experience in Transfer Pricing documentation is an advantage.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.