Senior Associate - Singapore Taxation - Boutique Tax Advisory Firm - CA

Our client is a full-service boutique firm providing well researched tax, transaction, and regulatory services to clients in India as well as globally. It has a presence in most Indian metropolitan cities and in Singapore. The client is looking for a CA with exceptional skills in international tax and corporate tax to join the firm to handle its Singapore based clients. This person will preferably be based in Mumbai, Delhi or Ahmedabad and will work closely with the Singapore based Partner. Future career growth will be fast-tracked for a deserving candidate who shows exceptional acumen in handling the technical matters of the clients. Designation will be decided based on the fitment, post the technical rounds of interviews.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The key responsibility of this role is to manage multiple operations of Singapore tax practice area and to deliver quality tax services. Serve as business advisor to clients aiming at maximizing engagement and achieving qualitative outcomes.

Client Delivery:

- Handle complex taxation issues and developments such as BEPS framework, MLI study, GAAR, indirect transfers, interpret tax treaties involving OECD and UN Model commentaries, etc. Acquire all necessary information/Documents from client and Review documents/forms/returns internally to maintain accuracy.

- Assist in advisory assignments involving Singapore taxation as well as treaties entered between Singapore and other respective countries.

- Assist in assignments involving Fund structures (viz. Singapore based funds, FPI, Alternative Investment Fund, IFSC, etc.)

- Maintain data controls of research papers and conduct hygiene checks on regular intervals. Prepare service summary.

- Understand client requirement from Clients and gear up to deliver by way of the following: Analyse available information & prepare checklist to acquire necessary data/documents from client.

- Undertake comprehensive reviews of business operations to identify tax planning opportunities as well as compliance gaps.

- Innovate & enhance processes to achieve commercial targets effectively.

- Support the Partner by drafting memo's/ opinions and reports, get them reviewed and present the final report to client for closure. Build client relationship and confidence by demonstrating thorough understanding of the client's requirements and business.

- Assist in preparation of response for submission to Singapore IRAS in relation to assessment scrutiny.

- Draft Objections/ Appeals/ advance rulings for review by Partner. Plan & coordinate with clients for obtaining necessary documents. Assist in submissions and proactively update the client on a regular basis with regards to assignment development.

- Review Notice of Assessments/Orders, etc. and respond to them by way of the following: Analysing available information & preparing checklist to acquire necessary data/documents from client. Research & scrutinize all aspects of the assignment with the team to ideate and provide optimal solutions.

BD Support:

- Assist in drafting thought leadership publication on various relevant topics/ subject on international taxation as well as Asia region.

- Draft & prepare proposals & pitch presentations. Evaluate potential business acquisition areas. Assist Partner in preparing strong pitching ground to acquire new business.

- Identify leads from external & existing clients. Grow industrial knowledge and scope to enhance services to existing clients.

- Draft engagement letters accurately. Take care of the end-to-end invoicing process including follow ups for outstanding's & tracking payment status.

Research & Technical Opinions:

- Execute exhaustive research for the clients in line with their expectations. Ensure usage of all tools (External market data/internal portals) to generate effective research.

- Undergo regular technical trainings/ knowledge sharing session within team to deliver effectively as well as efficiently.

Knowledge Management

- Regularly update Knowledge management database with new updates.

- Develop content for networking in external events & seminars. Share knowledge acquired from external forums with team members. Develop industry/ business and sector knowledge.

Brand Management:

- Represent & endorse firm's expertise and scope of service at various external forums. Interact with peers and build a high-quality network in the industry.

- Publish articles & research papers on regular basis. Share knowledge and learning at external forums to increase visibility and credibility.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- A qualified CA with 1 to 2 years of experience in international tax practice. Article-ship experience shoulda have been mandatorily in Direct Tax domain only.

- Passion to work in international tax field. Good understanding of tax laws.

- Good command over MS PowerPoint, MS Excel

- Strong interpersonal skills (ability to liaise at all levels). Ability to communicate and interact with clients.

- An energetic and innovative individual with entrepreneurial attitude and strong business acumen.

- Financial analysis and modelling skills with excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.

- Stress resilient with ability to handle multiple simultaneous priorities.

- Ability to work cooperatively as well as independently under pressure with close attention to detail.

- Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to successfully adapt to changing priorities.