Manager/Senior Manager, Tax (Secondment)

Forvis Mazars Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Tax Manager in Singapore to oversee tax-related matters during a critical SAP ERP implementation. This role involves providing tax advisory support and ensuring compliance with local laws while enhancing client relationships. Candidates should have 5-10 years of tax experience, including expertise in SAP projects. This position offers the chance to transition back to the firm's Tax team, contributing to a diverse portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proactive problem-solving and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant tax experience.
• Experience in large-scale SAP ERP implementation.
• Conversant with major tax types and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax-related requirements during SAP ERP implementation.
• Provide comprehensive tax advisory support to business operations.
• Minimize tax burden while ensuring compliance with local tax laws.

Skills

Tax compliance

SAP ERP implementation

Tax advisory

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Tools

SAP DRC

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.

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