Deputy Manager Tax Compliance & Transformation

Jurong Port Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Singapore is seeking a Financial Operations professional to provide guidance on accounting matters, support tax compliance, and liaise with auditors. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Accounting or Finance, preferably with CPA certification, and have 3–6 years of experience in accounting. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential to succeed in this role. Applicants should also be open to learning GenAI tools as part of the finance transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of accounting experience, with exposure to compliance, governance, or system implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on accounting matters like revenue recognition and asset capitalization.
• Assist with corporate income tax computations and related documents.
• Liaise with auditors for the annual financial audit process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA or equivalent preferred

Job description

Financial Operations

Technical Accounting & Financial Statements

• Provide guidance on accounting matters (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, impairment, provisions, asset capitalization).

• Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies and guidelines

• Support the implementation of new accounting standards and ensure group-wide compliance.

• Assist with business cases and contracts for accounting implications.

Tax Accounting & Tax Compliance

• Assist with corporate income tax computations, deferred tax schedules, capital allowance claims and related supporting documents.

• Review tax computations and liaise with tax agents to ensure compliance

• Provide guidance to users on GST treatment, compliance and manage the GST manual.

Audit & Reporting Support

• Liaise with auditors in the annual financial audit process

• Preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS

• Support management and group reporting requirements.

Project Support for finance transformation

• Provide accounting, compliance, and governance inputs during finance system implementations and enhancement projects

• Monitor project outcomes and recommend improvements to ensure controls and reporting integrity.

• Assist in change initiatives to promote digital transformation within general accounting.

  • Maintain proper controls around automated and AI-driven processes.

  • Document new processes, workflows, and internal guidelines.

  • Lead change initiatives to promote digital transformation within general accounting.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.

• 3–6 years of accounting experience, with exposure to compliance, governance, or system implementation.

• Exposure to or willingness to learn GenAI tools and how they can be applied in finance.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.