Tax Manager / Assistant Tax Manager

MKG Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Tax Consultant with expertise in private wealth tax compliance. The ideal candidate will manage client portfolios, prepare tax computations, and ensure compliance with Singapore tax guidelines. Candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant experience and strong tax advisory skills. This role offers great potential for career growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years related experience in private wealth services or accounting.
• Familiar with Singapore Tax guidelines and MAS requirements.
• Self-motivated with a strong passion for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios and provide tax advisory services.
• Prepare and submit tax computations/returns to IRAS.
• Collaborate with auditors and legal advisors for comprehensive tax solutions.

Skills

Tax compliance

Client management

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

MAS reporting

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.