Tax (Experienced Hire) - M/SM

Ascentium; Singapore; On-site; SGD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentium is hiring a Senior Manager to manage a portfolio of tax compliance and advisory engagements in Singapore. You will ensure technical quality, timely delivery and responsive client service, reviewing submissions and providing practical tax advice to clients.

You will supervise and develop team members, take ownership of complex engagements, oversee key client relationships and contribute to portfolio profitability and business development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or a recognised professional qualification (ACCA/CA).
• SCTP accreditation in Income Tax is preferred.
• Typically 8 years of tax experience for Manager and 9–13 years for Senior Manager.

Responsibilities

• Tax compliance: manage and review corporate income tax, personal income tax and withholding tax computations, returns and submissions.
• Tax advisory: manage advisory engagements, perform technical analysis and develop recommendations on business transactions and cross-border tax matters.
• Client relationships: act as chief contact for assigned clients and manage scope, expectations and delivery.
• Tax authority matters: handle queries, objections and audits, escalate significant disputes to Head of Tax.
• Team leadership: plan, allocate, supervise and coach associates and seniors; provide feedback and assess performance.
• Portfolio and financial management: monitor deadlines, engagement budgets, WIP, billing and collections; manage scope changes.
• Technical quality and risk: apply firm review procedures and stay updated on tax developments.
• Business development: identify client needs and support proposals and cross-service collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Accountancy or ACCA/CA

SCTP accreditation in Income Tax

Job description

Job Summary

Manage a portfolio of tax compliance and advisory engagements, ensuring technical quality, timely delivery and responsive client service. Responsibilities include reviewing tax submissions, providing practical tax advice, supervising and developing team members, and managing engagement performance. The Senior Manager takes greater ownership of complex engagements, key client relationships and portfolio profitability, and supports the Head of Tax in developing the team and growing the practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Tax compliance: Manage and review corporate income tax, personal income tax and withholding tax computations, returns and related submissions, ensuring technical accuracy and timely filing.
• Tax advisory: Manage advisory engagements, conduct technical analysis and develop practical recommendations on business transactions, restructuring and cross-border tax matters. Consult specialists and elevate significant issues as appropriate.
• Client relationships: Act as the principal contact for assigned clients, explain tax positions and risks clearly, and manage engagement scope, expectations and delivery.
• Tax authority matters: Manage tax queries, objections and audits, including reviewing technical responses and supporting documentation. Escalate significant disputes and exposures to the Head of Tax.
• Team leadership: Plan and allocate work, supervise and review deliverables, and coach associates and seniors. Provide timely feedback and contribute to training and performance assessments.
• Portfolio and financial management: Monitor deadlines, resource requirements, engagement budgets, work in progress, billing and collections. Manage scope changes and address issues affecting delivery and profitability.
• Technical quality and risk: Apply the firm’s technical review, documentation, client acceptance and engagement procedures. Keep abreast of tax developments and guide the team on their practical implications.
• Business development: Identify additional client needs and support proposals, fee discussions and collaboration across service lines.

Additional Expectations for Senior Manager

• Lead complex advisory engagements and oversee larger or more demanding portfolios with greater autonomy.
• Review significant technical positions and guide managers and engagement teams on complex matters, consulting the Head of Tax where appropriate.
• Take greater ownership of key client relationships, portfolio profitability and business development.
• Support the Head of Tax in resource planning, talent development and improvements to service quality and efficiency.

Job requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, CA or equivalent.
• Typically 8 years of relevant tax experience for Manager and 9–13 years for Senior Manager, preferably within a professional services firm, with demonstrated supervisory and client portfolio management experience.
• SCTP accreditation in Income Tax preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore corporate income tax, personal income tax and withholding tax, supported by practical compliance and advisory experience.
• Experience in GST, transfer pricing or international tax would be advantageous.
• Strong technical research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound commercial judgement.
• Effective leadership, coaching and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters clearly to clients.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, statutory deadlines and engagement financial performance.

• Degree in Accountancy or a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, CA or equivalent.
• Typically 8 years of relevant tax experience for Manager and 9–13 years for Senior Manager, preferably within a professional services firm, with demonstrated supervisory and client portfolio management experience.
• SCTP accreditation in Income Tax preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore corporate income tax, personal income tax and withholding tax, supported by practical compliance and advisory experience.
• Experience in GST, transfer pricing or international tax would be advantageous.
• Strong technical research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound commercial judgement.
• Effective leadership, coaching and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters clearly to clients.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, statutory deadlines and engagement financial performance.

Appointment level will reflect the candidate’s experience, technical capability and demonstrated ability to manage clients, teams and engagements.

We are committed to fair and merit-based employment practices. All applications will be assessed based on skills, experience, and organisational fit. We welcome all applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, marital status, family responsibilities, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with the Tripartite Guidelines and Singapore law.