MGR / AVP, Group Tax Advisory

Job Description - MGR / AVP, Group Tax Advisory (250000EL)

What you do

Corporate income tax (CIT)

• Assist in the preparation of monthly tax provisions
• Assist in the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns
• Assist in the preparation of response to queries raised by external auditors during year-end audit
• Assist in the preparation of response to tax queries raised on the Bank by the Tax Authority or other Government Agencies
• Assist in managing the tax incentives under the Financial Sector Incentive scheme (FSI), including filing of MAS annual declaration and renewal of FSI tax incentives

Goods and services tax (GST)

• Assist in the preparation and submission of the Bank’s GST returns
• Support the testing of GST controls during GST audits and identify areas for improvement
• Assist Business/ Support Units in their GST related queries

Others

• Review GST and withholding tax treatments on payments made to foreign suppliers
• Assist in streamlining tax operations’ processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Perform role of dedicated Tax Relationship Manager to designated Business/Support Units

The candidate will report to the Singapore Tax Controller (Bank).

Qualifications

Who you are

• Self-starter, independent and motivated, and is comfortable dealing with management and other business colleagues
• Proven work experience as a Tax Accountant or Tax Analyst in-house tax function (preferably in a Bank)
• At least a Diploma holder or equivalent qualification in Accountancy
• Tax qualifications will be an advantage but not mandatory
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to handle large datasets and use advanced formulas
• Familiarity with operating within Oracle ERP will be advantageous
• A strong communicator (both written and verbal) with strengths in attention to details and excellent analytical skills

Who you work with
Group Finance is where your acumen will not only help deliver robust financial analysis but also influence business decisions, enable efficiencies and steer growth. The team here go beyond the numbers to add value and inform strategy, evaluate opportunities, uphold integrity and engage with stakeholders on performance and development.

Who we are

Singapore’s longest established bank, we’ve been helping people and businesses get what they want from life since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Embracing technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, the entire focus of our organisation remains to be Simply Spot On. In everything we do.

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What we offer

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.