Manager/Senior Manager (Incentive Policy)

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government maritime agency in Singapore seeks a Tax Policy Specialist to develop and implement tax policies for the maritime sector. This role involves engaging stakeholders, ensuring compliance with tax frameworks, and assisting in digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Accountancy or Business and has at least 2 years of corporate taxation experience, preferably in an international context. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in corporate taxation.
• Familiarity with international taxation beneficial.
• Ability to engage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tax policies for maritime sector.
• Engage stakeholders on tax matters.
• Ensure compliance with tax frameworks.

Skills

Corporate taxation experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Project management

Education

Accountancy or Business degree

Job description

What the role is:

You will be part of a dynamic team that spearheads Singapore's growth and development as a leading International Maritime Centre (IMC). You will contribute towards the key purposes of safeguarding Singapore’s maritime tax competitiveness, and growing and developing Singapore's maritime industry.

What you will be working on:

You will be expected to strategise and safeguard Singapore’s maritime tax competitiveness.

The key duties and responsibilities are to:

• Conceptualise, develop, review and implement tax policies to grow and develop Singapore as an International Maritime Centre
• Engage internal and external stakeholders on tax related matters. This could be through offering technical advice on tax or scheme-related issues and concerns, as well as organizing of inhouse and external events to educate and encourage better tax compliance in the shipping community
• Administer programmes, including developing and maintaining processes/ frameworks to meet governance requirements and overseeing related audits and reviews.
• Ensure the shipping community’s compliance with the requirements of the tax programmes/frameworks
• Participate/lead digital transformation efforts to improve effectiveness and efficiency of compliance processes and knowledge management
• Assist with/oversee international tax reporting requirements

What we are looking for:

• Trained in Accountancy or Business, with at least 2 years of working experience in corporate taxation.
• Experience in international taxation and/or handling tax matters of shipping companies will be an advantage.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills to engage both internal and external stakeholders
• Detail-oriented and enterprising
• Independent and good team player with ability to deliver in a fast paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple on-going projects or assignments

About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests.MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative.MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development.