Tax Manager — Lead Tax Practice & Growth Path

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd.; Shenton Way; On-site; SGD 522,000 - 870,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the Tax Services Department in delivering compliant and advisory services in Singapore. The role focuses on managing tax operations, mentoring staff, and supporting strategic growth with a view toward leadership succession as Tax Director.

Responsibilities include overseeing Corporate Income Tax, GST, and cross-border taxation, while expanding a client portfolio and driving business development for the tax practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of relevant Singapore tax experience.
• Professional qualification such as CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA Australia or an equivalent recognised accounting qualification.
• Accredited Tax Practitioner (Income Tax and/or GST) with the SCTP is an advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Singapore taxation, including Corporate Income Tax, GST, Withholding Tax and Stamp Duty.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the firm's Singapore tax practice covering Corporate Income Tax, Individual Income Tax, Partnership Tax, GST, Withholding Tax and Stamp Duty.
• Review complex tax computations, tax returns and related filings to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with IRAS regulations.
• Provide tax advisory services on business restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, cross-border taxation, transfer pricing, tax incentives and other specialised tax matters.
• Represent clients in tax audits, investigations, objections, voluntary disclosures and negotiations with IRAS.
• Manage and expand a portfolio of corporate, SME, multinational and high-net-worth clients.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with key clients.
• Assess clients' tax requirements and provide appropriate tax solutions based on their business activities and tax obligations.
• Work closely with the Audit, Corporate Advisory, Corporate Secretarial and Accounting teams to provide integrated professional services.
• Drive business development initiatives to grow the firm's tax practice.
• Identify new business opportunities through professional networks, referrals and existing client accounts.
• Prepare proposals, fee quotations and presentations for prospective clients.
• Represent the firm at seminars, networking events and professional organisations.
• Lead, train and develop the tax team to maintain required technical and professional standards.
• Review work performed by managers, assistant managers, senior associates and associates.
• Conduct staff coaching, performance evaluations and career development planning.
• Participate in the recruitment, training and development of tax professionals.
• Manage departmental operations, resource planning and workflow to ensure timely delivery of client services.
• Monitor departmental profitability, utilisation, recoverability, billing and budget performance.
• Develop and improve departmental policies, procedures and quality control systems.
• Ensure compliance with the firm's risk management and professional standards.
• Work closely with the Company Board of Director and Group COO in formulating and executing the firm's business strategy.
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to the firm's overall business planning.
• Lead special projects, process improvements and digital transformation initiatives.
• Assume increasing management responsibilities as part of the leadership succession programme.

Skills

Singapore tax experience

Tax planning

Tax advisory

Tax compliance

Education

Accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CPA)

Job description

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the Tax Services Department in delivering compliant and advisory services in Singapore. The role focuses on managing tax operations, mentoring staff, and supporting strategic growth with a view toward leadership succession as Tax Director.

Responsibilities include overseeing Corporate Income Tax, GST, and cross-border taxation, while expanding a client portfolio and driving business development for the tax practice.