VP, Client Tax Reporting, Group Finance

VP, Client Tax Reporting, Group Finance

Posting Date: 21 Apr 2025

Location: Singapore (City Area), SG, 048624

Company: United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices.

Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values — Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

About the Department

The Finance and Corporate Services function manages the financial and administrative needs of the Group to help achieve its business goals.

Group Finance
We support enhanced decision-making to achieve optimal and sustainable financial outcomes for our shareholders. We are responsible for providing insights into the performance of the Group through financial, regulatory and performance reporting of the Group.

Job Responsibilities

You will be part of the Client Tax unit responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for the FATCA / CRS advisory and compliance across the Group. You will offer guidance as well as strategic advice on FATCA/CRS related matters. You will also work closely with external tax advisors, regional teams and regulators to ensure that the bank follows the best practices of governance.

This role will be responsible for supporting the following:

1. Enhance stakeholder awareness and understanding of the Bank’s FATCA / CRS compliance obligations in the countries that we operate in.
2. Enhance the FATCA/CRS governance framework - Support the implementation and maintenance of the Group FATCA / CRS policies and supporting risk and control framework.
3. Monitor and analyse regulatory developments and trends in the region; Collaborate with stakeholders to implement reporting updates.
4. Provide clear, timely tax technical advice on FATCA and CRS to support internal stakeholders.
5. Develop and maintain documentation on tax reporting positions for FATCA, CRS and other relevant regulations.
6. Manage regional FATCA/CRS initiatives and projects.
7. Manage FATCA / CRS regulatory audits and inquiries.

Job Requirements

1. Degree holder with > 8 years of relevant experience in the banking and finance sector, with strong strategic and analytical skills.
2. Subject matter expert on tax reporting regimes including FATCA, CRS and US withholding.
3. Experience of program governance/ project management, with strong ability to drive projects independently and take ownership.
4. Analytical with good problem-solving skills to handle complex and dynamic situations.
5. Excellent communicator, with the ability to work effectively with senior management, business partners, tax authorities and external advisors.
6. Attention to detail, good prioritization, organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Be a part of UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.