Assistant Tax Manager

AlwaysHired Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AlwaysHired Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Assistant Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance across Singapore entities.

You will manage corporate income tax, GST, transfer pricing, Pillar Two, withholding tax and tax incentives, collaborating with the accounting team and management. The role emphasizes risk management, regulatory compliance and strengthening internal tax controls, with an emphasis on timely filings and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant tax experience with Singapore tax.
• Hands-on knowledge of Singapore corporate income tax, GST and transfer pricing.
• Ability to work independently across multiple entities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review monthly tax accruals across Singapore entities.
• Review and approve corporate income tax computations and statutory filings (ECI, Form C/C-S), Pillar Two and withholding tax submissions.
• Ensure all tax filings, computations and supporting documentation are accurate and submitted within statutory deadlines.
• Monitor transfer pricing compliance and oversee TP documentation preparation and review.
• Oversee GST compliance, including reviewing and approving GST returns and timely submissions.
• Manage GST registration, deregistration and related regulatory matters.
• Lead or support applications for new tax incentives and ensure related compliance.
• Assess tax implications of new business models and transactions, identifying risks and exposures.
• Provide practical tax guidance to accounting, business units and management.
• Strengthen internal tax processes and controls for compliance and efficiency.
• Train local accounting teams on tax compliance and regulatory updates.

Skills

Tax compliance

Transfer pricing

Pillar Two

GST

Tax risk management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance/Taxation

Job description

Our client are seeking an experienced Assistant Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and tax-related matters across multiple Singapore entities. The role covers corporate income tax, GST, transfer pricing, Pillar Two, withholding tax and tax incentives.

You will work closely with the accounting team and management to ensure regulatory compliance, manage tax risks and exposures, and drive improvements in internal tax processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review monthly tax accruals across Singapore entities.
• Review and approve corporate income tax computations and statutory filings, including ECI, Form C/Form C-S, Pillar Two and withholding tax submissions.
• Ensure all tax filings, computations and supporting documentation are accurate and submitted within statutory deadlines.
• Monitor transfer pricing compliance across entities and oversee the preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation.
• Oversee GST compliance, including reviewing and approving GST returns and ensuring timely submissions.
• Manage GST registration, deregistration and other related regulatory matters.
• Monitor compliance with existing tax incentive conditions and maintain the necessary supporting documentation.
• Lead or support applications for new tax incentives, as well as the cancellation or withdrawal of existing incentives.
• Ensure proper administration of tax incentives and fulfilment of related compliance requirements.
• Assess the tax implications of new business models, transactions and changes in business operations.
• Identify potential tax risks and exposures, ensuring compliance with applicable Singapore tax regulations.
• Provide practical tax advice and guidance to the accounting team, business units and management.
• Strengthen internal tax processes, controls and procedures to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with the accounting team on tax computations, supporting documentation and statutory compliance.
• Provide guidance and training to the local accounting team on tax compliance requirements and regulatory updates.
• Support tax-related projects and other ad-hoc assignments as required by management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Taxation or a related discipline. Relevant professional tax qualifications will be an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant tax experience, with strong hands-on knowledge of Singapore corporate income tax, GST and transfer pricing.
• Good understanding of Singapore tax regulations, statutory filing requirements and compliance practices.
• Proven experience in reviewing tax computations, overseeing tax compliance and working closely with accounting teams.
• Familiarity with Pillar Two and tax incentive schemes would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple entities and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills with good attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders