Indirect Tax Manager

JLL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to lead tax compliance and advisory services. In this dynamic role, you will manage indirect tax returns, address tax queries, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will drive process improvements and participate in strategic projects, enhancing the efficiency of tax governance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a background in indirect tax. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will contribute to impactful tax strategies and compliance excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in handling indirect tax, preferably in Big 4 or commercial.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and submit indirect tax returns to tax authorities.
• Address tax queries and provide advisory services on indirect tax.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Tax Advisory

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Tax, Accountancy, or Business Administration

Equivalent Professional Qualification

Tools

PeopleSoft

Thomson Reuters Indirect Tax Tool

Job description

What this job involves:

The key responsibilities of the Indirect Tax Manager include tax compliance and reporting, providing advisory services on indirect taxation, tax planning and strategy development, audit and risk management, process improvements and compliance with regulatory changes.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Tax Returns and Submissions:

• Review and submit indirect tax returns to tax authorities.

Tax Query Management:

• Address tax queries from both authorities and internal stakeholders, including preparation of draft replies and resolution of inquiries related to indirect tax.

Tax Regulations:

• Keeping up-to-date with the changes in tax regulation and industry trends, maintaining professional networks and reading professional publications.

Advisory and Projects:

• Participate in ad-hoc advisory and projects, covering areas such as process improvement, new tax laws implementation, M&A, and restructuring.

Tax Governance:

• Ensure internal controls are adequate and effective to manage compliance risks. Collaborate with other team members and departments to optimize processes, drive implementation and address cross-functional challenges.

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:

• Degree in Tax, Accountancy, Business Administration or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5-6 years of experience handling indirect tax in Big 4, local firm or commercial.
• Proficiency in working with PeopleSoft, Thomson Reuters Indirect Tax Tool is an advantage.
• Team player with the ability to work as an individual contributor as well as partnering with colleagues across functions and businesses.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Able to clearly communicate tax technical issues to non-tax professionals.
• Demonstrate initiative, a constant process improvement mindset, independent, organized with strong analytical skills and detail-oriented.
• Experience with indirect tax in Asia Pacific is an advantage.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!