Manager/Senior Manager(Tax Investigation) - Investigation and Forensics Division

Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a tax professional to investigate tax compliance violations and assist in prosecutions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and strong analytical and communication skills. This role involves fieldwork and requires individuals to be medically fit for non-office working conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Knowledge or experience in tax, audit, or law enforcement is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and think critically.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of suspected tax violations.
• Analyze cases for tax crime determination.
• Prepare reports for penal action recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Resourcefulness

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Business Administration/Finance/Economics

Job description

What the role is:

As a tax professional, you have tax knowledge at your fingertips and the heart to build a socially responsible taxpaying community. At IRAS, we offer you the space to apply your knowledge as we redefine experiences for taxpayers. You will apply your resourcefulness, strong communication skills and expertise in administering a suite of tax services ranging from service, compliance to policy formulation.

The result? Your mark of insight on tax compliance which are transformational

What you will be working on:

• Conduct investigations of suspected violations of Singapore Tax Laws and assist in the prosecution of tax evaders

• Analyse cases to determine if a tax crime has been committed

• Prepare reports to recommend penal actions to be taken on non-compliant taxpayers

• Act as the complainant to prosecute tax evaders and testify in court as an expert witness

• Arrange for the payment and collection of under-declared taxes and penalties from tax evaders

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Accountancy/ Business Administration/ Finance/ Economics or other professional qualifications

• Candidates with knowledge or experience in tax, audit and/or law enforcement are preferred

• Strong analytical skills and attention to details

• Good writing, communication and negotiation skills

• Able to think out-of-the box

• Resourceful and able to work independently

• Able to question and probe

* As this role is predominately field work in nature, all successful hires are required to be certified medically fit for non-office working conditions

About Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore

Our Mission:• Act as an agent of the Government and provide service in administering, assessing, collecting and enforcing payment of taxes• Advise the Government and represent Singapore internationally on matters relating to taxation