Goods & Services Tax (GST) Manager

GRANT THORNTON SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax consultancy in Singapore is seeking an experienced tax professional to manage GST compliance and undertake various tax-related responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a recognized degree in accounting. This role involves advisory and mentoring duties, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and project management. Join a supportive team that values effective communication and personal development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant tax working experience.
• Accreditation from the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP) is advantageous.
• Ability to work with complex information.

Responsibilities

• Manage GST compliance tasks.
• Conduct GST health-checks and reviews.
• Undertake vendor and purchaser due diligence.

Skills

GST compliance management

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 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

• Managing GST compliance
• Conducting GST health-checks, GST ASK annual reviews, ACAP reviews
• Undertaking vendor and purchaser due diligence as part of a multi-disciplined team
• Managing the team on advisory and consulting assignments
• Project manage supply chain assignments across taxes and jurisdictions leveraging off Grant Thornton’s global network
• Assisting with GST marketing and business development, and
• Mentoring and developing our juniors

Qualifications and requirements

• Any recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification in accounting
• At least 5 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