Tax Associate / Senior Associate

BAKER TILLY CONSULTANCY (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking a Tax Associate to support various tax functions, including Income Tax, GST, and Transfer Pricing. The role involves assisting clients, managing tax compliance, and developing strong relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in related fields and strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers opportunities to work with global colleagues and participate in business development activities.

Qualifications

• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in relation to their tax needs across various services.
• Assist clients with preparation and review of tax returns.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or other business-related field

Job description

Job Description

The Tax Associate supports the Tax function in the provision of Income Tax / Goods and Services Tax (GST) / Transfer Pricing services to clients.

I. Transfer Pricing

Support the Partner and Manager teams in servicing clients in relation to their tax needs in the area of transfer pricing. Our transfer pricing services include:

• Design cross border supply chain mode
• Implement pricing policies from a commercial perspective
• Perform industry specific economic analysis
• Support clients in handling their tax controversies
• Develop strong relationships with our clients and with our colleagues, both internally and across the Baker Tilly International Network.
• Work with colleagues internally and across the globe in relation to proposals and delivering on tax projects in transfer pricing.
• Provide support in relation to marketing activities such as seminars, webcasts and business development collaterals.

II. GST

Support the Partner and Manager teams in servicing clients in relation to their tax needs in the area of GST. Our GST services include:

• Advise clients on the GST implications and applicable treatment of their business transactions (e.g., new business arrangements, cross border transactions)
• Assist clients with the application of GST registration, exemption and GST scheme
• Assist clients with the review and e-filing of GST returns
• Conduct GST health check reviews, GST due diligence reviews, Assisted Self Help Kit (ASK) reviews, Assisted Compliance Assurance Programme (ACAP) reviews
• Assist clients in managing IRAS GST audits/investigationsAssist clients in seeking GST rulings from IRAS
• Develop strong relationships with our clients and with our colleagues, both internally and across the Baker Tilly International Network.
• Work with colleagues internally and across the globe in relation to proposals and delivering on tax projects in GST.
• Provide support in relation to marketing activities such as seminars, webcasts and business development collaterals.

III. Income Tax

Support the Partner and Manager teams in servicing clients in relation to their tax needs in the area of income tax. Our income tax services include:

• Assist clients with the preparation, review and e-filing of their income tax returns (and organising the necessary information request flows, documentation and research needs)
• Assist in fulfilment of clients’ income tax advisory needs in relation to their business transactions (e.g., new business arrangements, cross border transactions)
• Assist in fulfilment of clients’ income tax advisory needs on tax structuring matters and conducting income tax due diligence reviews (typically in M&A situations)
• Assist clients in managing IRAS queries/auditsAssist clients in seeking income tax rulings/clarifications from IRAS
• Develop strong relationships with our clients and with our colleagues, both internally and across the Baker Tilly International Network
• Work with colleagues internally and across the globe in relation to proposals and delivering on tax projects.
• Provide support in relation to marketing activities such as seminars, webcasts and business development collaterals

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or other business-related field
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to details
• Integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic