Manager - Corporate Taxation

The Employer

The employer is a large and diversified Asian conglomerate with interests in petrochemicals, raw materials, fertilisers and other manufacturing sectors. With a group turnover of more than $15 billion and manufacturing facilities in four continents, the Group is rapidly expanding its presence globally. The Corporate Finance team of the Group oversees the financial consolidation and global taxation of Group holding and several operating companies. The company is looking for a taxantion professional to oversee the global taxation function for the Group:

Position: Manager - Corporate Taxation

Job Code: EXP/M-Tax/SG/0424

Location: Singapore

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining tax plans, compliance procedures and risk assessment frameworks, to ensure effective tax management; managing filing of regular tax returns, including income tax, GST and other direct or indirect taxes; GlobE tax return filing under Pillar 2; and master and local files of the Group companies to comply with transfer pricing regulations and country-specific reporting. He/She will:

• Conduct a thorough analysis of taxes to advice on tax planning and optimisation opportunities to ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Coordinate and manage tax audits, inquiries and notices from tax authorities.
• Maintain documentation and records related to tax filings, provisions and other tax-related activities.
• Collaborate with other corporate functions, such as Finance, Legal and Operations, to ensure alignment and coordination on tax matters.
• Strengthen the culture of tax compliance and awareness throughout the organisation, providing training and support as needed.
• Assist in structuring of new global M&A initiatives.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, taxation or a related field. Professional qualification of Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in tax management, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various teams and external advisors.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Tally or related tax management software.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently. Strong planning and analytical skills
• Some regional/global exposure preferred.
• Hands-on. Resourceful and adaptable. Cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Good communication and presentation skills.