Regional Tax Manager

Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global urban consulting firm based in Singapore is seeking a Tax Manager with at least 8 years of experience in Asian tax compliance. The successful candidate will lead tax governance, manage corporate tax filings, and coordinate with stakeholders for audits. A degree in Accounting or Chartered Accountant qualification is required, along with strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. The role requires resilience and attention to detail under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant Asian direct and indirect tax experience.
• Preferably experience as an in-house tax advisor.
• Strong analytical skills in tax effect accounting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with tax governance and internal controls.
• Manage preparation and timely filing of corporate tax returns.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve tax audits.

Skills

Asian direct and indirect tax experience

Tax compliance and audits

Tax analytical skills

Team collaboration and leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting/Tax

Chartered Accountant qualification

Job description

About SJ

SJ Group is a global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm, with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 across SJ and our member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, RBG, SAA, and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to help shape a better future.

Our technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as decommissioning and closure. We provide a full suite of multidisciplinary built environment consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors that includes aviation, healthcare, hospitality, transport, water and environment as well as energy and resources.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Group’s tax governance framework and internal control processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely compliance with all corporate tax obligations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual filings.
• Manage the preparation and timely filing of tax returns (corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding taxes, Pillar 2, etc.) across the Asia region, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any tax audits, disputes, or inquiries from tax authorities, and offering effective solutions.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to the broader tax team as needed.
• Manage external advisors in BEPS implementation for the region and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure calculations and necessary filings are made on a timely basis.
• Business partnering by advising and leading the tax implementation of projects including ETR planning projects, group restructuring, new investments/acquisitions/ transactions/funding, etc.
• Timely communication on tax matters to reduce unexpected risks.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant Asian direct and indirect tax experience in Big 4 accounting firms and/or as an in-house tax advisor, with the latter preferred.
• Experience advising on and managing tax compliance, audits, current and deferred tax accounting, and providing audit support in Asian countries is a strong advantage.
• Strong tax analytical skills including in tax effect accounting
• Degree in Accounting/Tax, Chartered Accountant qualification, or other relevant credentials.
• Strong team player, demonstrating collaboration, accountability, and leadership with both external advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Able to adapt communication style to different audiences.
• Resilient, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Possesses a growth mindset and embraces changes in both internal and external tax environments.
• Tenacious and persistent in seeing tasks and projects through to completion.