Tax Manager / Assistant Tax Manager

MKG CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore seeks a tax compliance professional to manage client portfolios and provide tax advisory services. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience and familiarity with Singapore's tax guidelines. This role offers opportunities for growth and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience in tax compliance.
• Familiarity with Singapore Tax guidelines and MAS requirements.
• Accredited Tax Professional with SCTP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios in tax compliance and advisory.
• Assist with preparation of tax computations and reports.
• Liaise with clients for information and compliance.

Skills

Tax compliance

Client portfolio management

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree or professional accounting qualifications recognised by ISCA

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 5 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.