Senior Vice President, Tax

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

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Singapore seeks a Tax Manager to formulate tax strategies, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and manage a team. The ideal candidate must hold a Chartered Accountant qualification and have at least 15 years of relevant experience, particularly in corporate tax and IFRS reporting. Strong English proficiency is a must, with Mandarin as an advantage. This role offers a dynamic international work environment and the opportunity to advocate for better tax treatments in the aviation sector.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of relevant tax and accounting experience.
• Experience in IFRS reporting and tax returns for Singapore.
• Strong proficiency in English is required.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement tax strategies for the Group.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and timely submissions.
• Advise on tax rule changes impacting the Group.
• Support the Head of Tax and guide junior team members.

Skills

Tax strategy formulation

Tax compliance

Tax advisory

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team motivation

Manage deadlines

Education

Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification

Degree in taxation or accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Reporting to Head of Tax, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Tax Strategy

• Formulating and implementing tax strategies within ambit of relevant tax law to optimise the Group’s tax reporting.
• Advising Management on tax rule changes and impact on the Group.
• Establishing and implementing internal policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with internal and external requirements.

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Ensuring full compliance with tax regulations which includes accurate, timely submission of all tax returns in jurisdictions assigned (including Singapore).
• Undertaking transfer pricing documentation to ensure compliance with local practices.
• Ensuring accuracy of tax provisions and disclosures for Group entities in Singapore and other jurisdictions as required at regular financial reporting cycles.

Tax Advisory

• Supporting the Head of Tax in managing the team and providing guidance to junior team members.

Relationships with Regulators

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with regulators and industry development agencies to maintain and improve existing tax incentive schemes.
• Advocating for better tax treatments applicable to aircraft leasing business.

Ad-hoc Projects

• As and when assigned by CFO and/or Head of Tax.

Job Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA), member of Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or with degree in taxation, accountancy or equivalent qualification.
• At least 15 years of relevant tax and accounting experience in a MNC and/or in a public accounting firm specialising in tax.
• Experience in IFRS reporting, tax returns for Singapore (corporate tax, GST and withholding tax) and/or aircraft leasing taxation is a must.
• Experience in tax returns for countries outside Singapore is a strong advantage.
• Strong proficiency in English (both written and spoken) is a must.
• Proficiency in Mandarin (both written and spoken) is an advantage.
• Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office / 365 applications, particularly Excel and Word, is a must.
• Experience in identifying, suggesting and implementing improvements to tax reporting and compliance processes through IT and other tools is a strong advantage.
• Experience in motivating teams to achieve goals, monitoring work progress and conducting performance evaluations is a must.
• Good interpersonal skills, analytical and organised, uses initiative to identify most efficient ways to complete tasks.
• Diligent, energetic and able to complete tasks in parallel within tight deadlines.
• Willing and able to learn quickly, work with minimal supervision and cooperate effectively with peers to complete projects.
• Align with and demonstrate BOC Aviation’s Core Values, which are Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Agility, and Ambition.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and international environment, please email your CV to:

Chief People Officer
79 Robinson Road #15-01
Singapore 068897
Email: [e-mail]
Visit our website for more information: www.bocaviation.com