Tax Manager / Assistant Tax Manager

MKG CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax consulting firm in Singapore is looking for a Tax Compliance Manager with at least 8 years of experience in private wealth services. The role includes managing client portfolios, providing tax advisory services, and ensuring compliance with MAS and IRAS guidelines. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of Singapore tax laws are essential. This position offers opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related experience in private wealth or financial services.
• Familiarity with Singapore Tax guidelines is necessary.
• Accredited Tax Professional with SCTP is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolio in tax compliance and advisory services.
• Prepare tax computations and submit returns to IRAS.
• Review and recommend solutions on compliance and risk mitigation.

Skills

Tax compliance and advisory

Client relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of MAS requirements

Education

Degree or professional accounting qualifications

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Single Family office or private wealth tax compliance and annual declaration to MAS experience is preferred
• Manage client portfolio in the area of tax compliance and provide tax advisory services
• Review, provide recommendations on agreements and / or documents of clients for compliance and risk mitigation purposes
• Review, provide recommendations, solutions on clients' portfolio and to understand the clients' needs
• Assist with the preparation of responses to Tax authorities' queries and any audits
• Proficient in MAS reporting requirement
• Work collaboratively with business areas as well as other corporate functions, such as provide tax technical support and advisory
• Manage the management fee agreements, supporting documentations and computations.
• Liaise with clients and collate the necessary information.
• Preparation tax computations (Corporate & Personal).
• Preparation detailed computations to calculate tax liability.
• Submit tax computations / returns to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore ("IRAS").
• Experienced in various tax matters, including withholding tax S45 Form, COR application, ECI filing, GST submissions.
• Assist in attending to queries raised by IRAS.
• Provide advisory and collaborated with cross-functional teams, including auditors and legal advisors, to support client needs and deliver comprehensive tax solutions.
• Assist with any other matters in relation to tax.

Requirements

• Familiar with MAS requirements
• Minimum 8 years related experience, preferably from a private wealth service / financial services or professional services firm / Accounting firm
• Experience in SFO tax preparation, review and advisory is an added advantage
• Must be familiar with Singapore Tax guidelines
• Self motivated and looking for fast career growth and development
• Knowledge of Single Family Offices private wealth tax compliance is an added advantage
• Degree or professional accounting qualifications recognised by ISCA preferred.
• Being an Accredited Tax Professional with SCTP will be an advantage.
• Possess passion, initiative, strong technical skills and an analytical mind.
• Strong interpersonal and business communication skills.