Senior Tax Manager

TechConnect; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TechConnect GmbH in Singapore seeks an experienced Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and advisory matters. You will work with regional Finance teams and senior leadership to optimize corporate tax efficiency and mitigate risks across the group.

The role requires strong knowledge of Singapore tax regulation, transfer pricing, BEPS 2.0/GloBE, and CbC reporting, with a track record in multinational settings. This is a full-time position based in Singapore with potential regional exposure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Taxation; professional accreditation advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of corporate tax experience in Big 4/public accounting or a large MNC.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Singapore tax regs, TP, BEPS 2.0/GloBE; AU tax laws a plus.
• Strong tax accounting, analytics, and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning strategies for cross-border transactions and transfer pricing.
• Collaborate with regional finance teams and external advisers for filings.
• Prepare, review and file annual CbC reports with BEPS 2.0 alignment.
• Oversee corporate income tax returns for Singapore entities to maximise reliefs.
• Drive tax process improvements via standardization and automation.

Skills

Tax planning

Transfer pricing

GloBE BEPS 2.0

Country-by-Country reporting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder comms

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance/Taxation

Professional accreditation (SCTP, CPA, CA)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Tax Manager oversees the company’s tax compliance and advisory matters in Singapore while actively supporting international tax initiatives across the group. Working closely with regional Finance teams and senior leadership, you will ensure tax obligations are managed efficiently while proactively mitigating tax risks.

SCOPE OF WORK & RESPONSIBLITIES

Strategic Tax Planning & Advisory

• Lead tax planning strategies for cross-border transactions, profit repatriation, withholding taxes, and transfer pricing to optimize overall corporate tax efficiency.
• Research complex tax technical issues to support regional corporate initiatives, including restructurings, M&A, and post-acquisition integration.
• Evaluate proposals on cross-border transactions and advise on international withholding tax implications.

Transfer Pricing & Compliance

• Partner with local and overseas finance teams to establish appropriate service cost charge- outs and intercompany transaction mark-ups.
• Collaborate with external service providers in reviewing transfer pricing documentation to ensure complete and timely filings.
• Drive operational excellence by standardizing, automating, and integrating tax checkpoints and regular tax health checks across business processes.

International Tax & BEPS 2.0 / CbCR

• Manage group compliance with Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) rules, compute jurisdictional Effective Tax Rates (ETRs), and oversee top-up tax calculations prepared with external advisors.
• Prepare, review, and file annual Country-by-Country (CbC) reports, ensuring strict alignment with global statutory accounts and safe harbour qualifications.

Other Tax matters

• Develop and execute tax-efficient capital structure and funding strategies.
• Maintain oversight of corporate income tax returns for all Singapore-incorporated entities within the Group to maximize tax efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline. Professional accreditation (e.g., SCTP, CPA, CA) is highly advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of diverse corporate tax experience within a Big 4/Public Accounting firm or a large Multinational Corporation (MNC).
• Technical Expertise: Up-to-date working knowledge of Singapore tax regulations, Transfer Pricing guidelines, double tax treaties, and BEPS 2.0/GloBE rules. Direct familiarity with Australian tax laws is a strong plus.
• Skills: Strong tax-accounting knowledge, advanced analytical capabilities, and proficiency in MS Office.
• Execution: Demonstrated project management capabilities with the ability to prioritize multi track deliverables, adapt to changing business environments, and travel when necessary.
• Soft Skills: Collaborative mindset with excellent presentation skills to communicate technical tax concepts clearly to internal and external business partners (Legal, Treasury, Regulators).