Global Mobility Services Senior Associate

Grant Thornton is a global professional service network of more than 73,000 people in over 150 markets. Our team in Singapore is growing rapidly and we know this success is made possible by our people. That’s why we make sure our people have the right tools and environment to thrive.

Each individual at Grant Thornton Singapore is empowered to be themselves within an inclusive team. Our supportive structure gives our people the autonomy to shape their careers and drive positive change in the firm. It’s an exciting time to join us as we grow with organisations of all sizes and industries in Singapore, across the region and in the world.

Tax team

The Tax team supports organisations at every stage of the lifecycle – from structuring business tax effectively and managing any employment tax issues to transactional tax obligations and compliance. The team helps businesses develop strategies that help businesses understand and manage tax liabilities and risk in a transparent and ethical way.
The friendly and supportive tax team works collaboratively across various four main specialties – corporate tax, goods, and services tax (GST), transfer pricing, and employer solutions and private clients. The team openly communicates at all levels, giving the support and guidance to develop as individuals and use their voice to shape the future of the team.

The role

We are looking for an energetic, friendly, and vibrant individual, to join our Global Mobility Services team for the role of Associate or Senior Associate.

Responsibilities for the Associate position:

• Manage/support a portfolio of clients for global mobility matters (tax and immigration)
• Prepare tax returns and tax equalisation calculations for their international assignees
• Assist with immigration applications and cancellations
• Assist with global mobility tax advisory and consulting assignments on expatriate tax matters, including immigration and compliance
• Involved with other broader tax matters

Responsibilities for the Senior Associate position:

• Manage/Support a portfolio of clients for global mobility matters (tax and immigration)
• Prepare/Review tax returns and tax equalisation calculations for their international assignees
• Assist with immigration applications and cancellations
• Assist with global mobility tax advisory and consulting assignments on expatriate tax matters, including immigration and compliance
• Coordinate with managers and partners on client proposals and projects
• Conduct tax briefings with international assignees
• Support and coach associates and interns
• Involved with other broader tax matters

Qualifications and requirements

• Any recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification in accounting
• At least 2 years of relevant tax working experience
• Attained / attaining accreditation from the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP) would be an added advantage
• Able to work with complex and detailed information, organised
• Attention to details and ability to manage multiple engagements at the same time
• Familiar with Microsoft Office
• Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and as a team player
• Skilled in writing, interpersonal communication skills in building rapport and collaborating effectively with other team members

We are proud to be an equal opportunity firm where we celebrate what makes each individual unique. We are committed to nurturing our inclusive workplace. So, no matter where you are from, we invite you to discover more about us.