Tax Associate

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Tax Associate for their Singapore operations. This role involves supporting tax compliance, managing relationships with tax advisors, and analyzing tax law changes. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and have a minimum of 3 years of experience in tax. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. Join a dynamic team focused on process improvements and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in tax within financial services or an offshore Centre of Excellence.
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore tax law and practice.

Responsibilities

• Support tax compliance and reporting for Singapore business units.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors.
• Analyze tax law changes to identify optimization opportunities.
• Assist with BEPS returns and tax audits.
• Prepare and review withholding tax, income tax, and GST returns.
• Oversee tax provision processes.
• Drive process improvements in tax compliance.
• Maintain centralized documentation.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic tax team? Join us and help shape tax strategy, compliance, and advisory for our Singapore operations. You’ll collaborate with diverse stakeholders, drive process improvements, and gain exposure to complex tax matters. This is your opportunity to grow your expertise and contribute to meaningful projects in a supportive environment.

As a Tax Associate in our Singapore tax team, you will support tax compliance and advisory activities across direct and indirect taxes. You will work closely with internal and external partners, manage tax risks, and contribute to strategic initiatives. Your work will help ensure our business meets regulatory requirements and optimizes tax positions.

Job responsibilities

• Support tax compliance and reporting for Singapore business units, including transfer pricing and tax incentives
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors to mitigate risks
• Analyze tax law changes and incentive requirements to identify optimization opportunities
• Assist with BEPS returns, tax audits (Singapore and international), and financial statement audits
• Prepare and review withholding tax, income tax, and GST returns, including GST ACAP Programs
• Oversee tax provision processes and general ledger tax balances
• Drive process improvements, including automation of tax provision and GST filings
• Maintain centralized documentation and respond to information requests

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in tax within financial services or an offshore Centre of Excellence
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore tax law and practice

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with process automation in tax compliance or reporting

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