T&L: Assistant Manager - Indirect Tax (GST)

Deloitte Southeast Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Southeast Asia in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager to deliver GST advisory and compliance services for clients in the financial services sector. You will manage a diverse client portfolio and mentor junior team members.

Join a market-leading Indirect Tax group and collaborate across Deloitte to deliver integrated solutions, while staying up-to-date with tax changes and building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Singapore GST advisory experience within an international accounting firm, in-house tax team, legal or IRAS.
• Prior financial services GST experience is a strong advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field.
• Studying towards an SCTP accreditation or is already a Chartered Tax Adviser.
• Excellent client-facing, relationship-building, and business development skills.
• Strong technical, organisational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Team player, deadline-focused, and proactive.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide GST advisory and compliance services to clients, especially in the financial services industry.
• Manage a diverse client portfolio, from routine compliance to complex cross-border transactions.
• Lead and mentor junior team members, supporting their technical development and professional growth.
• Advise clients on tax law changes, support during audits, and liaise with tax authorities.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for process improvement and business development.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Deloitte to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

GST advisory

Client management

Business development

Team mentoring

Tax legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Law

Job description

Location: Singapore, Singapore, SG

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Hence, we seek talented individuals driven to excel and innovate, working together to achieve our shared goals.

We are committed to creating positive work experiences that foster a culture of respect and inclusion, where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone is recognised for their contributions.

Ready to unleash your potential with us?

Deloitte's Indirect Tax group is a market leader, supporting clients in Singapore, Southeast Asia, and globally across sectors including Banking & Capital Markets, Investment Management, Insurance, Real Estate, and emerging areas such as digital assets and fintech. You will work alongside diverse, high-calibre professionals on challenging and rewarding engagements in an ever-changing tax landscape.

The Opportunity / Work you’ll do

As an Assistant Manager, you will:

• Provide GST advisory and compliance services to clients, especially in the financial services industry.
• Manage a diverse client portfolio, from routine compliance to complex cross-border transactions.
• Lead and mentor junior team members, supporting their technical development and professional growth.
• Advise clients on tax law changes, support during audits, and liaise with tax authorities.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for process improvement and business development.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Deloitte to deliver integrated solutions.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. Additional ly, Assistant Managers across our Firm are expected to:

• Actively seek out developmental opportunities for growth, act as strong brand ambassadors for the firm as well as share their knowledge and experience with others.
• Respect the needs of their colleagues and build up cooperative relationships.
• Understand the goals of our internal and external stakeholder to set personal priorities as well as align their teams’ work to achieve the objectives.
• Constantly challenge themselves, collaborate with others to deliver on tasks and take accountability for the results.
• Build productive relationships and communicate effectively in order to positively influence teams and other stakeholders.
• Offer insights based on a solid understanding of what makes Deloitte successful.
• Project integrity and confidence while motivating others through team collaboration as well as recognising individual strengths, differences, and contributions.
• Understand disruptive trends and promote potential opportunities for improvement.

What We’re Looking For / Requirements

• At least 5 years of Singapore GST advisory experience within an international accounting firm, in-house tax team, legal or IRAS.
• Prior financial services GST experience is a strong advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field.
• Studying towards an SCTP accreditation or is already a Chartered Tax Adviser.
• Excellent client-facing, relationship-building, and business development skills.
• Strong technical, organisational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Team player, deadline-focused, and proactive.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to high-quality client service.

What We Offer

Deloitte’s rewards go beyond salary. Our benefits support your personal and professional growth, work-life balance, and wellbeing. You’ll have access to world-class training, coaching, and development opportunities, as well as health and wellbeing support at every stage of life.

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