Manager / Senior Manager, Tax (Secondment)

FORVIS MAZARS CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee tax-related requirements for a major client engaged in SAP ERP implementation. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant tax experience and expertise in various tax types. Responsibilities include providing advisory support, managing tax audits, and ensuring compliance with local laws. This role offers the opportunity to enhance client experience and develop strong relationships with local authorities. Competitive compensation and career development in a dynamic environment are provided.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant tax experience.
• Experience with SAP ERP implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of local tax laws and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax-related requirements during SAP ERP implementation.
• Provide operational tax advisory support covering all tax types.
• Minimize tax burden while ensuring compliance with tax laws.
• Advise local CFO on tax matters, including compliance and returns.
• Manage tax audits and coordinate with external advisors.

Skills

Tax advisory expertise

SAP ERP implementation experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal communication

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and client-focused manager to join our team in supporting a key client engagement. The successful candidate will be based at the client’s office for approximately 15 to 18 months, taking on the responsibilities of a Tax Manager.

This assignment may be extended, and upon completion, the candidate may transition back to our firm’s Tax team to continue contributing to a diverse portfolio of clients and projects, subject to business needs and requirements at that time.

As a key member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing client experience, providing technical support, fostering client relationships and ensuring overall success. You will take responsibility for service delivery, operational efficiency, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing tax-related requirements during SAP ERP implementation (ECC or S/4HANA), leveraging experience in large-scale SAP projects.
• Provide comprehensive and operational tax advisory support to the business operations, covering all tax types (direct, indirect, customs).
• Minimize the tax burden while ensuring full compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
• Advise and guide the local CFO and accounting team on all tax matters, including compliance, returns, payments, tax accounting, tax forecasts.
• Manage and coordinate tax audits and litigations, working closely with the Group and Zone Tax Departments and external advisors.
• Proactively monitor and analyze changes in tax laws and regulations, providing timely updates, assessments and recommendations to the business.
• Collaborate closely with the Zone Tax Director (based in Singapore) on regional tax strategies and initiatives, contributing to overall tax optimization for the Zone.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local tax authorities and relevant government agencies.
• Manage and oversee relationships with external tax advisors and consultants, ensuring cost-effectiveness and high-quality service.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of robust tax risk management strategies, identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential tax exposures.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate tax documentation, to ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
• Partner with business on projects and transactions, providing expert tax advice and guidance to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Actively participate in regional tax projects and initiatives, sharing best practices and contributing to the overall improvement of tax processes within the Zone.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of relevant tax experience.
• SAP (ECC or S/4Hana) experience, with experience of participation in a large SAP ERP implementation project, including contribution on accounting projects within SAP ERP implementation. Experience of S/4 Hana and SAP Global Tax Solutions like SAP DRC would be a benefit.
• Conversant with the major tax types and topics.
• Comprehensive understanding of the tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a regional team.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with multinational companies is preferred.