Bachelor's degree in accountancy, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline, or a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA Australia, ICAEW, or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of relevant Singapore tax experience, preferably gained in a public accounting or corporate advisory environment.
Strong technical knowledge of Singapore Corporate Tax, Personal Income Tax, GST, Withholding Tax, and IRAS regulations.
Proven experience in managing client portfolios and delivering both tax compliance and advisory services.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage clients and senior management.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to understand clients' businesses and identify opportunities to add value.
Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and inspire junior team members.
Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
Singapore Certified Tax Professional (SCTP) qualification will be an advantage.
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a genuine passion for building long-term client relationships and contributing to the growth of the firm.
Responsibilities include:
Client Advisory & Relationship Management
Serve as the trusted tax advisor to a portfolio of local and international clients across various industries.
Build and maintain strong relationships with business owners, directors, finance leaders, and key stakeholders.
Meet clients regularly to understand their business needs and provide practical, commercially sound tax advice.
Present tax recommendations, planning strategies, and technical updates confidently to clients and management teams.
Advise clients on tax implications arising from business transactions, restructuring exercises, corporate expansion, and other strategic initiatives.
Deliver exceptional client service by responding promptly to enquiries and providing proactive tax solutions.
Tax Compliance & Advisory
Manage a portfolio of Singapore tax engagements covering Corporate Income Tax, Personal Income Tax, GST, Withholding Tax, Certificates of Residence, tax incentives, and other relevant tax matters.
Review tax computations, tax returns, and advisory reports to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with Singapore tax legislation and IRAS requirements.
Provide technical guidance on complex tax matters and recommend practical solutions that align with clients' commercial objectives.
Represent clients in dealings with IRAS, including enquiries, audits, objections, and tax disputes where required.
Keep abreast of changes in Singapore tax legislation, IRAS practice, and industry developments, and communicate their impact to clients and colleagues.
Leadership & People Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
Review the work of junior team members and provide technical guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback.
Conduct internal technical training sessions and share knowledge to strengthen the team's technical capabilities.
Support the professional development and career progression of team members through regular mentoring and performance coaching.
Promote a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and excellence within the tax practice.