Tax Manager (Education)

Cornerstone Global Partners; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally renowned educational entity in Singapore is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee compliance and advisory functions. The successful candidate will ensure accurate tax reporting and lead process improvements within a collaborative environment, leveraging their extensive experience in tax operations.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of work experience in Tax Management, Operations, or Advisory.
• Familiarity with GST or International Tax is an advantage.
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance and report across GST, Withholding Tax, and International Tax.
• Provide internal business advisory on tax risks and compliance.
• Lead process improvement and automation projects for tax.

Skills

Tax Management

Compliance

Reporting

Advisory

Process Improvement

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy

Professional Qualification in Accountancy

Job description

Key Highlights

• Part of internal tax advisory and compliance unit based in Singapore.

• Tax business partner to drive transformation and strategic projects for organisation’s evolving tax landscape (GST, WHT, Property, Cross-border).

• Drive continuous process improvement, automation, and streamlining whilst reinforcing compliance and controls.

About Company

Our client is a globally renowned education entity based in Singapore. Embracing culture of inclusivity and entrepreneurship, they are a community of passionate individuals dedicated to driving innovation and change in education, research, and service. In line with continued growth aspiration both here as well as the region, they are currently recruiting for Tax Manager.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Tax Operations : Ensure compliance, reporting, and accounting across GST, Withholding Tax, International Tax, and Property Tax. Review general ledger tax balances and reconciliations to maintain accuracy in tax reporting. Promptly prepare and file various tax returns.

• Tax Advisory : Internal business advisory to corporate functions (e.g. Legal, HR etc), advising on tax risks and compliance in line with business activities. Organise / conduct training on tax compliance to elevate awareness within the organisation.

• Tax Project Management : Lead and drive process improvement and automation projects to increase efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and eliminate tax exposure for the organisation. Support end-to-end tax project design and enhancement to internal tax framework, in conjunction with the evolving tax landscape.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / Professional Qualification in Accountancy.

• Comes with more than 5 years of work experience in Tax Management / Operations / Advisory.

• Familiarity with GST or International Tax (China, India, Vietnam, USA, Indonesia, Japan) is an added advantage.

• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Application Process

To apply, please send your updated resume to Sean Wong (Registration ID No. R1441040) at [e-mail] with the job title or swiftly fill out the application form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Information provided in this advertisement is for recruitment purposes only.

Cornerstone Global Partners (EA Licence Number: 19C9859) is an affirmative equal-opportunity employer and recruitment firm. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.