Senior Tax Accountant / 12-month / CBD (LF)

MANPOWER STAFFING SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Tax Advisory Specialist to support tax advisory and projects for its APAC entities. The role involves collaborating with the APAC Tax Manager and performing tax accounting tasks. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office. Immediate commencement is required for a 12-month contract located in the CBD area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in direct and indirect tax.
• Experience with tax advisory and tax accounting.
• Ability to engage confidently with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the APAC Tax Manager in delivering tax advisory across the APAC region.
• Perform tax accounting works, including quarterly and annual tax provisions.
• Support and address issues related to GST, VAT, WHT, and CIT returns.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax

Tools

ERP systems

Oracle

OneSource

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Summary:

To support tax advisory, tax projects, and tax accounting for our APAC entities.

Job Scope:

• Support the APAC Tax Manager in delivering tax advisory across the APAC region
• Support the execution and coordination of regional tax projects
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on tax-related matters
• Perform tax accounting works, including quarterly and annual tax provisions, return to provision, and reconciliation to One Source
• Provide support for statutory audits, including computation of tax and deferred tax provisions, and preparation of tax disclosure notes
• Respond to information requests for external and internal audits
• Support and address issues related to the preparation of GST, VAT, WHT, and CIT returns
• Perform tax administrative tasks, including preparing/updating tax forecasts and payments, reconciling tax accounts (ARMS), and preparing tax journals

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or a related fi eld
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in direct and indirect tax, with exposure to tax advisory and tax accounting
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle and OneSource
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges
• Good organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks from initiation to completion
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with cross-functional teams
• Proven problem-solving abilities, with a track record of resolving tax-related issues
• Fluent in both spoken and written

Additional Information:

• Salary – Up to S$10K per month
• Commencement Date: Immediate
• Contract duration: 12-month
• Working days and hours: Mon-Fri / 9am-6pm, 1-day WFH
• Location: CBD, Raffles

Interested applicants, please submit your CVs to Lyn Fu Yee Chen (R1110796) through the 'Apply Job' button.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.

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Lyn Fu Yee Chen (R1110796)

Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd

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