Tax Associate / Senior Associate

Baker Tilly; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international accounting firm in Singapore is looking for a Tax Associate to support client services in Income Tax, GST, and Transfer Pricing. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers opportunities to build client relationships and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Integrity, maturity, dependability, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with Income Tax, GST and Transfer Pricing services.
• Assist in e-filing and preparation of tax returns.
• Advise clients on tax implications of business transactions.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Provide support for marketing activities.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Strong written and verbal communication

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

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