Senior Tax Manager

Far East Organization; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the real estate sector in Singapore is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and optimization strategies. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of tax experience, preferably in a managerial role, with a strong grasp of both Singapore and international tax laws. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with various business units and mentor junior staff, while providing vital tax advice and support.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Medical and insurance coverage

Flexible benefits

Staff rebates at F&B outlets

Birthday benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant tax experience in a managerial position.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore and international tax laws.
• Experience with transfer pricing and cross-border transactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Singapore and overseas tax matters.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement tax efficient strategies.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting

Finance or equivalent qualification

Job description

Far East Organization is a Christian Enterprise, which develops real estate and operates businesses by serving with grace, love, integrity and honesty. Together with its Hong Kong-based sister company Sino Group, they are one of Asia’s largest real estate groups, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, China (Mainland and Hong Kong) and USA.

Far East Organization is the largest private property developer in Singapore, having developed over 780 developments across all segments of real estate including 55,000 private homes in Singapore since its establishment in 1960. Far East Organization includes three listed entities: Far East Orchard Limited, Far East Hospitality Trust and Yeo Hiap Seng Limited.

Far East Organization is the winner of 14 FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence awards, the highest honour in international real estate. In 2022, Far East Organization is listed as top 50 of The Straits Time’s Singapore Best Employers Study. We believe in taking care of the total well-being of our people as they grow with us. We nurture a community where talent is developed and recognised, innovative ideas are encouraged, and achievements celebrated.

Our health and well-being benefits provide physical, mental and spiritual support to our people and their families. In addition to annual leave, performance bonus, medical and insurance coverage, you can anticipate the provision of birthday leave, birthday benefits, family care leave, flexible benefits, staff rebates at F&B outlets, and special rates at our hotels, both locally and overseas. We empower you in your engagement with the wider community by providing variedactivities toexperience differentopportunitiestoserve andcontribute tothecommunity.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing and managing the Group’s Singapore and overseas direct and indirect tax matters.

• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations and accurate and timely submission of tax returns and payment of all Singapore and overseas direct and indirect taxes
• Attend to tax queries and liaise with tax advisors where required to resolve tax issues
• Develop and implement tax efficient strategies to optimise the Group’s tax position
• Identify tax planning opportunities and mitigate tax risk for the group
• Update on changes in tax laws and regulation and assess their impact to the Group
• Work closely with business units to provide tax advice and support
• Assist in tax projects including cross border transactions, mergers, acquisitions and restructuring etc
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing policies and maintain relevant transfer pricing documentation
• Mentor junior team members and conduct tax trainings to the team

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant tax experiences in managerial position in commercial or Big 4 accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of Singapore and international tax laws including direct and indirect taxes
• Experience with transfer pricing and cross border transactions
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skill
• A Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP) accreditation would be an added advantage