Tax Specialist

FARLIGHT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance and tax consultancy in Singapore is seeking a Tax Consultant to manage overseas indirect tax registrations and compliance. You will handle VAT filings, liaison with foreign authorities, and support cross-border transaction planning. Ideal candidates should have a degree in taxation or related fields and 1-3 years of experience in international tax. Proficiency in Excel and strong communication skills are essential. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in cross-border / international tax with knowledge of VAT/GST/Sales Tax.
• Proficient English for written/oral liaison with foreign authorities/advisors; Mandarin a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organised, good stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage overseas tax registrations (VAT), periodic returns & payments.
• Liaise with overseas tax authorities on audits and disputes.
• Support cross-border transaction structuring and provide tax planning input.

Skills

Indirect Tax (VAT/GST)

Corporate/International Tax

Cross-Border Compliance

Tax Filing & Returns

Tax Advisory

Contract Review

Transfer Pricing (basic)

Data Analysis (Excel)

SOP/Documentation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Taxation/Accounting/Business (or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

You will manage overseas indirect tax registrations and filings across Europe, US, and Southeast Asia, support cross-border structuring, and ensure end-to-end compliance by partnering Finance, Legal and Business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle overseas tax registrations (e.g., VAT), periodic returns & payments, and statutory correspondence.
• Monitor foreign tax policy changes; interpret and brief stakeholders; drive process updates.
• Liaise with overseas tax authorities and advisors on audits, queries, disputes and remediation.
• Support cross-border transaction structuring/optimisation and provide tax planning input.
• Review contract tax clauses; identify risks and propose mitigations.
• Maintain tax files, workpapers, SOPs; ensure audit-ready documentation.
• Assist with year-end close/AWS true-up, provisions, and transfer pricing documentation.

Requirements

• Degree in Taxation/Accounting/Business (or equivalent).
• 1–3 years in cross-border / international tax with knowledge of VAT/GST/Sales Tax. Proficient English for written/oral liaison with foreign authorities/advisors; Mandarin a plus.
• Strong Excel (lookups, pivots) and familiarity with finance/tax systems.
• Detail-oriented, organised, good stakeholder management; able to manage multiple jurisdictions.

Nice-to-Have

• ACCA / CPA / CTA (or equivalent).
• Exposure to marketplace/digital services VAT, BEPS/Pillar Two, or transfer pricing.

Skills (MCF Tags)

• Indirect Tax (VAT/GST)
• Corporate/International Tax
• Cross-Border Compliance
• Tax Filing & Returns
• Tax Advisory
• Contract Review
• Transfer Pricing (basic)
• Data Analysis (Excel)
• SOP/Documentation
• Stakeholder Management

How to Apply

Apply via MyCareersFuture with your CV. Please state notice period, current & expected salary.