Corporate Tax Senior Associate

GRANT THORNTON SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tax consultancy in Singapore is seeking a Tax Consultant to manage corporate tax compliance for clients. The role involves building client relationships and supporting clients on various tax matters, alongside mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with SCTP accreditation is a plus. This role offers growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant tax working experience.
• Attained / attaining accreditation from the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP) would be an added advantage.
• Able to work with complex and detailed information.

Responsibilities

• Manage/support portfolio of clients for corporate tax compliance services.
• Manage and build client relationships.
• Support clients on IRAS enquiries and audits.
• Assist with corporate tax advisory and consulting assignments.
• Support and coach associates and interns.

Skills

Client relationship management

Attention to details

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Recognized bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Job description

The Tax team

The Tax team supports organisations at every stage of the lifecycle – from structuring business tax effectively and managing any employment tax issues to transactional tax obligations and compliance. The team helps businesses develop strategies that help businesses understand and manage tax liabilities and risk in a transparent and ethical way.

The friendly and supportive tax team works collaboratively across various four main specialties – corporate tax, goods, and services tax (GST), transfer pricing, and employer solutions and private clients. The team openly communicates at all levels, giving the support and guidance to develop as individuals and use their voice to shape the future of the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage/support portfolio of clients for corporate tax compliance services
• Manage and build client relationships
• Support clients on IRAS enquiries and audits
• Assist with corporate tax advisory and consulting assignmentsAssist with marketing and business development initiatives, and
• Support and coach associates and interns
• Involved with other broader tax matters

Qualifications and requirements

• Any recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification in accounting
• At least 2 years of relevant tax working experience
• Attained / attaining accreditation from the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP) would be an added advantage
• Able to work with complex and detailed information, organised
• Attention to details and ability to manage multiple engagements at the same time
• Familiar with Microsoft Office
• Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and as a team player
• Skilled in writing, interpersonal communication skills in building rapport and collaborating effectively with other team members