Tax Manager

Samsung; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Singapore is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to support the regional accounting and tax head. The role focuses on tax compliance, reporting, and strategy for Samsung Asia (SAPL) and Samsung Electronics Singapore (SESP).

You will handle corporate tax, GST, transfer pricing, and Pillar Two documentation, liaising with auditors and HQ. A background in Big 4 or a large multinational and SAP exposure are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in Big 4 or large MNC
• CPA or equivalent preferred
• Degree in Accounting & Finance/ACCA
• Experience with Singapore tax compliance and reporting

Responsibilities

• Handle Singapore entities' corporate tax, withholding tax, GST, TP documentation, Pillar Two Top-up tax
• Respond to tax office inquiries and support filing positions
• Manage tax risks and ensure timely monthly/quarterly tax reporting
• Review tax-related clauses in agreements for Samsung entities
• Coordinate with auditors, HQ, and external agents on tax matters
• Implement in-country procedures to ensure compliance with Singapore tax laws
• Keep management informed of tax developments and changes
• Manage tax issues for SEA&O region subsidiaries

Skills

Tax compliance

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Accounting degree or ACCA

CPA or equivalent preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Reporting to Regional Management/Accounting & Tax Head, to support the finance department in carrying out the responsibilities of the tax department, focusing on Samsung Asia (SAPL) and Samsung Electronics Singapore (SESP) entity.

Role and Responsibilities

• Handle the tax matters/filing of the Singapore entities, including Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax, Expatriate's Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing documentation, Pillar Two Domestic Top-up Tax, etc.
• Attend to enquiries from tax office and develop strategies to support tax filing positions
• Effectively manage tax risks of the Singapore entities
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly/quarterly tax reporting and other tax related reporting as required by the Singapore entities for reporting
• Review agreements on all tax related clauses and/or ensure necessary tax implications are all addressed in favor of the Samsung entity
• Liaise with auditors, external agents, HQ and other relevant stakeholders on tax related matters as and when required
• Drive effective implementation of in-country procedures to ensure proper compliance with Singapore tax laws
• Keep abreast with tax developments and ensure that the management is informed of relevant changes
• Manage and report tax issues of subsidiaries in SEA&O region

Skills and Qualifications

• 6 -10 years of experience in Big 4 accounting firm and/or large MNC commercial working environment
• Degree in Accounting & Finance/ACCA
• Experience in SAP is advantageous though not a must
• CPA or equivalent preferred
• Strong tax compliance background
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-driven and dynamic work environment
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills
• Ability to commence work within short notice will be an advantage