Corporate Tax Consulting (AMRE), Manager

KPMG Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced tax advisory professional for a client-facing role in the real estate and asset management sector. The ideal candidate will engage in fund structuring, corporate restructuring, and provide tax advisory services for IPO projects like REITs. Candidates should possess a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Law, with 6-10 years of relevant experience in corporate tax or mergers & acquisitions. Strong communication, analytical skills, and leadership qualities are essential.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant working experience in local Corporate Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions or international Corporate Tax.
• Tax advisory experience in fund structuring and/or real estate M&A.

Responsibilities

• Involved in fund structuring and tax structuring of carried interests.
• Conduct tax due diligence of real estate holding entities/funds.
• Advise on IPO projects like REIT listings in Singapore.
• Engage in corporate restructuring and application of tax incentives.

Skills

Tax advisory experience

Great communication skills

Analytical mind

Leadership qualities

Excellent writing

Project management skills

Education

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Law

SCTP accreditation

Job description

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

Job Description

With a vibrant real estate and asset management market in the Asia, we are looking for experienced individuals who are excited to ride this growth with us. In this client facing role, you will have the opportunity to work with the tax specialists in the real estate and asset management sector. Along with specific industry training, including investment fund specialisation, you can look forward to develop deep knowledge in the Asset Management / Real Estate sector.

The successful candidate will be involved in the following types of projects:

• Fund structuring
• Tax structuring of carried interests
• Tax due diligence of real estate holding entities / funds
• Cross border real estate acquisition
• IPO projects such as REIT and Business Trust listing in Singapore, including advising on tax matters during the warehousing stage
• Corporate restructuring
• Application of tax rulings and tax incentives
• Permanent establishment analysis and mitigation
• Stamp duty advisory
• Capital Allowance study

The ideal candidate should:

• Possess a University degree and/or post-graduate qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or Law
• An SCTP accreditation would be an added advantage
• Possess 6-10 years (for managers/senior managers) of relevant working experience in local Corporate Tax / Mergers & Acquisitions and/or international Corporate Tax with international professional services firm / regulatory bodies
• Possess tax advisory experience in fund structuring and/or real estate M&A in Singapore and international markets
• Have an outward-looking, people-oriented personality with great communication skills as well as an analytical mind, leadership qualities and the ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent writing and strong project management skills