Manager/Senior Manager (Incentive Policy)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a professional to join their dynamic team focusing on maritime tax competitiveness. The role involves strategizing and implementing tax policies, engaging with stakeholders, and overseeing compliance within the shipping community. Candidates should have training in Accountancy or Business, with at least 2 years of relevant experience, particularly in corporate taxation. This position is ideal for an independent team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of working experience in corporate taxation.
• Experience in international taxation and/or handling tax matters of shipping companies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, develop, review, and implement tax policies.
• Engage stakeholders on tax related matters.
• Administer programmes and oversee related audits.
• Ensure compliance with tax programmes and frameworks.
• Participate in digital transformation efforts.
• Assist with international tax reporting requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to handle multiple projects

Education

Trained in Accountancy or Business

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