Tax Specialist

AIA Hong Kong and Macau; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Assistant to support the Senior Tax Manager in tax compliance and reporting. This role involves preparing local tax returns, managing tax affairs, and ensuring compliance with tax legislation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values your growth and offers opportunities to shape your career while contributing to a healthier and sustainable future for everyone. If you are passionate about tax and compliance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Indirect Tax and withholding tax.
• Knowledge of Singapore tax rules and regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tax compliance, planning, and reporting for multiple entities.
• Support the Senior Tax Manager in ensuring tax governance and controls.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

SIATP Certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

It’s about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. Encompassing our ambition of helping a billion people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.

And to get there, we need ambitious people who believe in playing an important part in shaping that future. People seeking unmatched career and personal growth opportunities, who are driven to work with, and learn from some of the most inspiring and supportive leaders in the business.

Sound like you? Then read on.

About the Role

This position will assist the Senior Tax Manager in all aspects of tax compliance, planning and reporting. This position will be responsible for assisting with the preparation and review of local tax returns and management of the tax affairs of AIA Singapore, LCV, AIAFA, AIA Brunei and AIA Agent Provident Fund including but not limited to:

• Goods and Services Tax
• Withholding Tax
• Transfer pricing

• Assist with statutory tax compliance including timely filing of statutory returns, compliance with tax legislations and practices and managing tax regulators (e.g. via effective use of the IRAS’ Enhanced Taxpayer Relationship Programme) for early closure of the business units’ tax affairs.
• Assist in preparation of tax projections and forecasts.
• Assist with tax advice to the Singapore segment on its company related activities and transactions ensuring compliance and encouraging tax efficient solutions where applicable. This includes acting as a trusted ‘Business Partner’ and providing tax technical expertise on business activities and transactions.
• Assist in implementation of any tax-driven system/control/policy changes.
• Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and their potential impact on the business units.
• Assist in identifying and implementing sustainable tax planning and strategy to achieve optimal tax efficient position for the Singapore segment in relation to its business and strategic planning activities.
• Support the Senior Tax Manager in ensuring tax governance and controls are in place to mitigate any identified risks in relation tax.
• Identify and recommend process improvements streamline and improve overall effectiveness of the tax function to deliver sustainable quality results, including collaboration with other finance colleagues and/or departments to apply and deliver digital tax solutions.

Requirements

• Education – Degree in Accounting and/or professional qualification
• Experience – at least 5 years experience on Indirect Tax and withholding tax.
• Experience with taxation of insurance companies is a plus.
• Certifications/licenses – CPA and/or SIATP
• Special skills – Knowledge of Singapore tax rules and regulations. Proficiency in accounting software, SAP. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

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