Senior Manager - Singapore Taxation - Tax Advisory Firm

Senior Manager - Singapore Taxation - Reputed Tax Advisory Firm

At our client's Singapore practice, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting their clients' tax compliance and advisory needs and navigating the intricacies of the tax landscape. Your responsibilities will encompass providing tax structuring advice and assisting with tax compliance services with a strategic focus on clients in the fund management sector. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making processes, gain valuable experience in managing tax risks across diverse jurisdictions, and drive impactful outcomes for our clients.

With decades of combined experience, our client's Singapore team offers unparalleled insights and solutions to drive business success in the region and beyond.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Assist clients with the set-up of tax neutral fund structures in Singapore. This includes advising clients on the applicable Singapore tax incentives (e.g. Section 13R/13X/13CA / FSI-FM tax incentives) for the fund and fund manager.

- Advise clients on the set up of investment specific acquisition structures i.e. providing tax advice on the acquisition (including financing and capital structure), holding and exit phase of the investment. This also include working with the relevant stakeholders to ensure commercial and operational feasibility of the structure to comply with general tax anti-avoidance rules in Singapore.

- Assist clients with tax planning, including advising clients on the structuring of carried-interest to minimize tax leakage

- Assist with various tax advisory assignments, including but not limited to legal entity and operational restructuring, tax incentive assessment and application, fund structuring advice, etc.

- Assist with tax due diligence projects, helping to identify key tax risks and potential deal breakers, and assist with tax structuring for the potential transaction in the context of clients investment strategy including seeking tax rulings where relevant

- Assist with Singapore corporate tax compliance, including but not limited to, liaising with clients for information required, preparation / review of estimated chargeable income, preparation / review of tax computations, preparation and submission of tax returns as well as handling queries

- Assist partners in business development initiatives by research on specific sectors/ industries, preparing powerful presentation, preparing pitches etc.

The Ideal Candidate should:

- Possess at least 10 to 12 years of experience in international taxation out of which a few years should have been in Singapore taxation.

- Fully qualified Accountant (e.g. CA/CPA/ACCA/ISCA).

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to articulate to client representatives and colleagues

- Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial environment

- Motivated and effective in a fast-paced culture and strong project management skills

- Have an outward-looking, people-oriented personality with great communication skills as well as an analytical mind, leadership qualities and the ability to work effectively in a team

- Accreditation with Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP) would be an added advantage.

We are seeking experienced individuals eager to join our client in harnessing the dynamic growth of the tax market in Asia. In this role, you'll collaborate with seasoned tax specialists, providing you with invaluable hands-on experience. Join our client and embark on a journey of continuous learning and professional development within this thriving industry.