Tax Manager (Marine & Offshore)

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global seeks an experienced Tax Manager focused on the ship-owning and maritime sector. You will oversee tax compliance, planning, reporting and advisory across vessel-owning entities and international operations.

You will coordinate with Finance, Treasury, Legal and Operations, manage external advisors, and monitor evolving shipping tax regulations to optimize the group’s tax position while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related discipline.
• MSI-AIS or GTP experience in setup, implementation & audit is a plus.
• Full set accounting experience preferably from Shipping industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax affairs of shipowner entities, including international subsidiaries.
• Oversee corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax across jurisdictions.
• Provide tax advice on vessel acquisitions, ship financing and restructurings.
• Review tax implications of shipping transactions including charters and sales.
• Coordinate with Finance, Treasury, Legal and Operations on tax matters.
• Engage external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities as needed.
• Monitor international shipping tax regulations and treaties.
• Support tax planning to optimize group tax position with regulatory compliance.
• Oversee intercompany transfer pricing and documentation.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Transfer pricing

Cross-functional collab

Regulatory awareness

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager with a strong background in the ship owning and maritime industry to manage the company's tax affairs across its vessel-owning entities, international operations and related corporate structures. The role will oversee tax compliance, planning, reporting and advisory matters while ensuring the business remains compliant with applicable local and international tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the tax affairs of the shipowner, including vessel-owning companies, subsidiaries and international entities.


• Oversee corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax and other relevant tax compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.


• Provide tax advice on vessel acquisitions, disposals, newbuilds, ship financing, chartering arrangements and corporate restructuring.


• Review and manage the tax implications of shipping-related transactions, including sale and purchase, bareboat charters, time charters and commercial arrangements.


• Work closely with Finance, Treasury, Legal and Operations teams on tax-related matters and business decisions.


• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors and relevant tax authorities.


• Monitor changes in international shipping tax regulations, tax treaties, transfer pricing requirements and other regulations affecting the ship owning business.


• Support tax planning initiatives to optimize the group's tax position while ensuring full regulatory compliance.


• Oversee transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions between vessel-owning and related entities.


• Identify and manage potential tax risks, audits, disputes and tax exposures across the group.


• Prepare and review tax provisions, forecasts and reporting for management and financial reporting purposes.


• Provide guidance to senior management on tax risks and opportunities associated with the company's fleet, investments and international operations.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related discipline.


• Must have either Maritime Sector Incentive - Approved International Shipping (MSI-AIS) or Global Trader Programme (GTP) experience in setup, implementation & audit


• Prior experience with Business Central is an advantage


• Full set accounting experience preferably from Shipping industry