Senior Manager- GST

Alvarez & Marsal; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in Singapore is seeking Senior Manager level candidates for our Tax Practice. You will lead and execute complex GST assignments, advise on cross-border transactions, and work with Transaction Advisory and Private Equity Performance Improvement groups to deliver integrated due diligence for major clients.

The role requires a strong accounting background, at least 8 years of GST experience, excellent communication, problem-solving, and a collaborative, entrepreneurial approach in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a relevant professional qualification is preferred.
• At least 8 years of relevant GST experience, preferably with an international firm.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication; collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on GST treatment for business transactions, including cross-border scenarios.
• Assist clients with GST registrations, exemptions, import schemes, and rulings.
• Review and e-file GST returns and Statements of Claims with IRAS.
• Conduct GST health checks and ACAP/ASK reviews to assess compliance.
• Assist in drafting responses to IRAS queries.

Skills

GST knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a relevant professional qualification

Job description

Description

We are looking to hire Senior Managerlevel candidates (depending on experience) in our Tax Practice in Singapore. Our Tax Practice covers all aspects of tax advisory services in Asia, including M&A tax due diligence, tax structuring, and compliance services, general tax advisory services etc. This position will lead and/or execute a diverse range of complex assignments as well as provide advice on cross-border transactions. The candidate will also work closely with our Transaction Advisory Group and Private Equity Performance Improvement Group to provide integrated due diligence to the world’s largest and most high profile corporate, private equity and financial investors.

How you will contribute

• Advise client on the GST treatment applicable to their business transactions, including new business arrangement and cross border transactions.
• Assist clients with various GST related applications, such as GST registration, GST exemption, GST import schemes, and applications for GST rulings.
• Review and e-file clients’ GST returns and Statement of Claims prior to submission to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).
• Conduct Assisted Self-Help Kit (ASK) reviews, Assisted Compliance Assurance Programme (ACAP) reviews and GST health check to assess GST compliance.
• Assist client in preparing and drafting response to IRAS queries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a relevant professional qualification is preferred.
• At least 8 years of relevant GST experience, preferably with an international accounting firm.
• Positive working attitude, with strong initiative, meticulous attention to detail, and with strong analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills, coupled with strong problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and challenging work environment.
• Preferably an accredited member of the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP) such as an Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA-GST) or Accredited Tax Practitioner (ATA-GST).