Tax Specialist - 12 month

QUESS SELECTION & SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced Tax Specialist to oversee tax compliance and reporting. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in direct and indirect taxation within an MNC or Shared Services environment. Strong technical knowledge and communication skills are essential for this role, which offers a dynamic work environment in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant tax experience in direct and indirect taxation.
• Experience in MNCs or Shared Services environment is advantageous.
• Candidates from audit firms with exposure to tax and team leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle direct tax matters, including corporate tax computations and compliance.
• Manage indirect tax processes such as GST, VAT, and withholding tax.
• Prepare and review tax schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns and accuracy of tax reporting.
• Support internal and external tax audits.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and assess business impact.
• Collaborate with teams to provide tax insights and process improvements.
• Assist in tax advisory matters and ad-hoc tax projects.

Skills

Corporate tax expertise

GST/VAT knowledge

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Role: Tax specialist - 12 month
Location: Changi South
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
Department: Tax / Finance

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Tax Specialist to support our organisation's tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities across both direct and indirect tax areas. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, hands‑on experience in corporate tax and indirect tax processes, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced MNC or Shared Service environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle direct tax matters, including corporate tax computations, filings, and compliance.
• Manage indirect tax processes such as GST, VAT, and withholding tax obligations.
• Prepare and review tax schedules, reconciliation, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns and accuracy of tax reporting.
• Support internal and external tax audits, providing relevant data and explanations.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and assess business impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide tax insights and process improvements.
• Assist in tax advisory matters and ad‑hoc tax projects as required.
• (If relevant) Lead and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and quality review of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant tax experience in direct and indirect taxation.
• Experience working in MNCs or Shared Services environment is an added advantage.
• Candidates from audit firms (preferably mid‑sized firms) with exposure to tax and experience leading a small team are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong technical understanding of corporate tax, GST/VAT, and withholding tax.
• Detail‑oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

EA License Number: 23C2060 | Registration ID is R1435178 | N.M

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