Senior Tax Manager

3D INVESTMENT PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in Singapore seeks a Tax Strategist with extensive experience in cross-border tax transactions and bespoke tax structuring. The role involves overseeing tax compliance for multiple jurisdictions, specifically Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience, exceptional strategic thinking skills, and a strong background in managing tax regulations and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in tax management, ideally from a Big 4 firm.
• In-depth knowledge of tax systems in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax structuring efforts for cross-border transactions and compliance.
• Oversee U.S. tax reporting and collaborate with fund administrators.
• Ensure alignment of tax strategies with regulatory compliance.

Skills

Tax Structuring

Cross-Border Transactions

Tax Compliance

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Tax Structuring Strategy: Lead bespoke tax structuring efforts, particularly for the Japan office, to ensure tax efficiency and compliance across Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan.
• Cross-Border Transactions: Provide strategic tax advice on cross-border transactions, focusing on optimizing tax structures and ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations, particularly around Japan.
• Funds U.S. Tax Reporting: Oversee U.S. tax reporting, including K1 filings for U.S. taxable investors, collaborating with the fund administrator and conducting internal reviews before submission.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the firm adheres to all applicable tax regulations across its jurisdictions. While tax reporting is largely outsourced, you will be responsible for ensuring the structures align with tax strategies and minimize tax liabilities.
• Tax Optimization s PsL Booking: Focus on reducing margins and optimizing PCL booking strategies to ensure the most tax-efficient outcomes.
• Collaboration with External Partners: Manage relationships with tax advisors, including EY for Singapore tax matters, and collaborate with external parties on tax treaty negotiations, particularly concerning Japan and Hong Kong

Key Requirements:

• Experience: At least 7-10 years of experience in tax, specifically with cross-border tax transactions, investment management, and bespoke tax structuring, gained from a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Jurisdictional Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan tax systems, with specific experience in Japan tax treaties being a strong advantage.
• Strategic Thinker: Proven ability to think strategically and develop tax-efficient solutions that align with the firm’s goals.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide tax structuring initiatives and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Adaptability: Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving tax regulations, particularly in a fast-growing and dynamic investment environment.
• Stakeholder Management: Comfortable managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including potential involvement in lobbying regulators in the future.