Senior Tax Specialist

REC Solar; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax consultancy firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Senior Tax Specialist responsible for supporting the Tax Manager in compliance matters, transfer pricing, and corporate tax issues. The ideal candidate must have a degree in accounting, CPA certification, and at least 4 years of tax experience. Strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of Singapore taxation regulations are critical. The position offers an opportunity to lead projects and improve processes across various taxation matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of tax experience in public accounting firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of direct/indirect taxes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Tax Manager on all tax matters including compliance.
• Lead preparation and coordinating all transfer pricing documentation.
• Monitor local tax regulations and respond to tax audits.

Skills

Singapore taxation knowledge

Transfer pricing regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in accountancy or taxation

Certified CPA / Chartered Accountant

Job description

As a Senior Tax Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the Tax Manager on all tax matters including but not limited to tax compliance matters in REC, formulate and improve existing processes, review tax filings and reports, and resolve issues and inquiries such as transfer pricing, corporate tax matters, group restructuring, and lead/support in occasional ad-hoc projects.

Transfer Pricing

Works directly with affiliated company's Transfer Pricing Team and formulate new or improve existing REC processes to align various REC teams to meet affiliated company's Transfer Pricing guidelines and requirements. This includes engaging and managing external TP consultants to determine appropriate:

• IntraGroup selling prices of products
• IntraGroup interest rates for loans & borrowings
• IntraGroup cross charging of management fees and royalties etc.
• All other IntraGroup transactions

The role is required to lead the preparation and coordination of all transfer pricing documentation at the group level and at each local entity level (Singapore/US/Germany/China/Norway)

Corporate Tax

• Monitor local tax regulations in all REC markets including any upcoming changes and updating Tax Manager timely.
• Proactive coverage of interfaces between various REC regions and affiliated company's Tax Team to ensure alignment with affiliated company's Tax guidelines and requirements.
• Assist in coordinating appropriate responses to tax audits in any REC markets.

Ad-Hoc Projects

The role will also be expected to lead or support in occasional ad-hoc projects such as:

• Optimization of Transfer Pricing between Corporate Taxes and Custom Duties within regulatory parameters to achieve the best financial outcome
• Minimizing Corporate & Withholding Taxes during the structuring of IntraGroup Loans, Royalties, Management Fees and Dividends
• Annual review of REC Singapore property tax with KPMG Property Tax team
• Formulate approaches or processes to determine appropriate inputs relating to corporate taxes for any REC expansion into new markets or special projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in accountancy or taxation
• Certified CPA / Chartered Accountant is preferred
• Minimum 4 years of tax experience in public accounting firm
• Good working knowledge of Singapore taxation and International tax knowledge
• Strong technical knowledge of direct / indirect taxes and transfer pricing regulations
• Outstanding conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a high energy level
• Ability to be proactive and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Able to work both independently and as a team player

Other Information

• Versatile, be able to think and navigate quickly and possess a strong analytical mind to focus on core issues
• Good communication skills in English, both spoken and written