Tax Manager, Group Tax

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Be a Part of Something BIG! 

As part of our in-house Tax team, you will work on the Group’s tax filings and partner Business to plan and structure transactions and manage tax exposure. You will also provide support on ad-hoc projects, dealing with domestic and international tax issues.  In the process, you will strengthen your direct and indirect taxation skills, and gain invaluable tax technical, commercial and legislative insights in the Telecommunications industry and the fast-evolving Digital Economy sector.

Make An Impact By

• Manage a portfolio comprising both Singapore and overseas direct and indirect tax reporting obligations (including handling and review of GST/VAT/corporate tax returns and attending to tax queries/audit).
• Work closely with both local and overseas Finance to ensure that the tax reporting obligations of the Group are met both in Singapore and overseas on a timely and accurate basis.
• Work with Finance to ensure proper income tax accounting and timely and adequate tax provisioning.
• Support Business by providing advice on potential tax implications/considerations and mitigating measures for business arrangements such as cross-border transactions and e-commerce and digital economy product proposals and offerings.
• Active knowledge sharing with Business to ensure Business’ awareness of tax issues, risks and regulatory developments relevant to their operations, whilst establishing proper commercial knowledge and understanding.
• Provide tax support on projects (including mergers & acquisitions, new business segments and key product launches, health check reviews, etc).
• Provide support on indirect tax initiatives and e-invoicing projects such as GST InvoiceNow.
• Provide support in BEPS implementation for the region and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure calculations and necessary filings are made on a timely basis.
• Monitor and keep track of significant developments and changes in tax legislation and administration both in Singapore and internationally.

Skills for Success

• Accredited member of SCTP (Income Tax and/or GST).
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in tax, covering public accounting (Big 4) and multinational commercial firms.
• Well-versed in international direct and/or indirect tax matters.  Candidates with experience in both areas will be preferred.
• Prior experience in business tax advisory work and process improvement will be advantageous.
• Strong project management, organisational and analytical skills.
• Good team player, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Rewards that Go Beyond

• Flexible work arrangements
• Full suite of health and wellness benefits 
• Ongoing training and development programs 
• Internal mobility opportunities

Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities?

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