Tax Associate

NATARAJAN & SWAMINATHAN LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Tax Consultant to join their team. The role involves providing comprehensive corporate and personal tax compliance and advisory services to clients, with responsibilities in tax preparation, reviews, and regulatory communication. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of Singapore tax laws and possess excellent analytical skills, making significant contributions to client success and tax efficiency.

Benefits

Dental coverage

Annual leave entitlement

Birthday celebration benefit

Training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in tax compliance and advisory.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore tax regulations required.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Engagements in corporate tax compliance and advisory.
• Assist clients in preparation and e-filing of tax returns.
• Advise on tax implications of business transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Client-oriented approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent

Accredited Tax Practitioner (ATP) Income Tax

Job description

Location: Singapore

Department: Tax Team

Reports To: Tax Manager / Director

Responsibilities

Take on engagements in corporate tax compliance, personal income tax compliance, and GST compliance, while providing comprehensive advisory support to clients.

The scope of work shall cover (but is not limited to the following):

• Assisting clients with the preparation, review and e-filing of their income tax returns.
• Drafting responses to tax queries from the IRAS on behalf of clients.
• Drafting objection letters to IRAS for clients in cases of disputed assessments.
• Advising clients on the tax implications of their business transactions, including corporate income tax, personal income tax, and GST.
• Assisting with tax due diligence and advisory-related projects (e.g. share swaps, business restructuring, permanent establishment advisory, GST MES renewal schemes).
Assisting clients in seeking tax rulings or clarifications from IRAS to ensure clarity and compliance

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
• Accreditation by SCTP is an advantage (e.g., Accredited Tax Practitioner (ATP) Income Tax).
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in tax compliance and advisory, preferably in a public accounting or tax consulting firm.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore tax regulations, including corporate tax, personal income tax, GST, and general tax compliance matters.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English to effectively communicate with clients and prepare documentation.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong client-oriented approach.

Benefits:

• Dental coverage
• Annual leave entitlement
• Birthday celebration benefit
• Training programs, AWS, etc