Internship: Group Finance, Group Tax Advisory, Non-FI Subsidiaries & NPAP [Dec26 to Jun27]

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holistic benefits package

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing & growth support

Job summary

OCBC Bank is seeking a Group Tax Advisory Intern to gain practical exposure to tax compliance, governance, and advisory activities within a leading Singapore financial institution.

You will assist in corporate tax schedules, filings, and monthly tax close, while developing analytical, research, and communication skills. This role offers NPAP exposure, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Aptitude for taxation, finance, and financial services.
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance Support: assist in preparation of corporate tax schedules, tax computations, and supporting documentation for tax compliance and reporting purposes.
• Tax Return Preparation: support collection and collation of documents required for tax filings (RPT forms, WHT documentation).
• Tax Reporting & Monthly Close: assist in monthly tax closing activities and analysis of current and deferred tax schedules.
• Process Documentation: help create and maintain process maps and operating procedures.
• Tax Research & Advisory: conduct research and draft responses to ad-hoc tax queries from stakeholders.
• NPAP: assist in initial review and documentation of tax considerations for new products.
• Data Analysis & Process Improvement: support automation opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on tax compliance, governance, and advisory projects.

Skills

Taxation interest

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Communication skills

Excel/data analysis tools

Taxation module

Power BI/Automation tools

Undergraduate/Postgraduate student

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Excel VBA

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why Join

Gain valuable exposure to the tax function within a leading financial institution and develop a practical understanding of how tax supports business operations and regulatory compliance. As a Group Tax Advisory Intern, you'll work alongside experienced tax professionals and contribute to tax compliance, governance, and advisory activities across the bank. You'll have the opportunity to strengthen your analytical, research, and communication skills while gaining insights into the financial services industry.

What You Do

• Tax Compliance Support: assist in the preparation of corporate tax schedules, tax computations, and supporting documentation for tax compliance and reporting purposes
• Tax Return Preparation: support the collection and collation of documents required for tax filings, including Related Party Transaction (RPT) forms and Withholding Tax (WHT) documentation
• Tax Reporting & Monthly Close: assist in monthly tax closing activities, including the review and analysis of current and deferred tax schedules
• Process Documentation: support the preparation and maintenance of process maps, operating procedures, and process guides to strengthen governance and operational efficiency
• Tax Research & Advisory: conduct research, analyse tax issues, and assist in drafting responses to ad-hoc transactional tax queries from stakeholders
• New Product Approval Process (NPAP): assist in the initial review and documentation of tax considerations for new products and business initiatives
• Data Analysis & Process Improvement: support initiatives to streamline tax processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on tax compliance, governance, and advisory projects as assigned

Who You Work With

Group Tax Advisory partners businesses and functions across the bank to manage tax risks, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and provide guidance on tax implications arising from business activities. Within the Non-FI Subsidiaries & NPAP team, you'll work alongside tax professionals responsible for tax reporting, compliance, governance, and advisory matters. You'll gain valuable exposure to how tax considerations support business decisions and contribute to the bank's overall risk management framework.

Who You Are

Open to learning and feedback

Strong interest in taxation, finance, and the financial services industry

Analytical, curious, and detail-oriented

Strong research and problem-solving skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable working with data and performing analytical reviews

Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools

Completion of a Taxation module would be advantageous

Familiarity with Power BI, Power Query, Excel VBA, or automation tools would be beneficial

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Learning Objectives

• An understanding of tax laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to the financial services industry
• Hands-on experience supporting corporate tax compliance and monthly tax reporting activities
• Exposure to tax return preparation, withholding tax processes, and related party transaction reporting requirements
• Opportunities to develop research, analytical, and technical tax skills through real-world business scenarios
• Experience supporting tax governance, documentation, and process improvement initiatives
• Exposure to the New Product Approval Process (NPAP) and the tax considerations involved in new business initiatives
• Opportunities to strengthen communication and professional writing skills through the preparation of tax analyses and stakeholder responses
• A deeper understanding of how tax compliance, governance, and advisory activities support business operations and risk management within a leading financial institution

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open‑architecture product platform to source for the best‑in‑class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.