Tax associate – Singapore

Responsibilities

Take on engagements in corporate tax compliance, personal income tax compliance, and GST compliance, while providing comprehensive advisory support to clients.

The scope of work shall cover (but is not limited to the following):

• Assisting clients with the preparation, review and e-filing of their income tax returns.
• Drafting responses to tax queries from the IRAS on behalf of clients.
• Drafting objection letters to IRAS for clients in cases of disputed assessments.
• Advising clients on the tax implications of their business transactions in areas such as corporate income tax, personal income tax, and GST.
• Assisting on tax due-diligence projects and tax advisory related project (e.g. share swap, restructuring of business, permanent establishment advisory related work, GST MES renewal schemes)
• Assisting clients in seeking tax rulings or clarifications from IRAS to ensure clarity and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
• Accreditation by SCTP will be an added advantage (e.g. Accredited Tax Practitioner (ATP) Income Tax
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in tax compliance and advisory, preferably in a public accounting or tax consulting firm.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore tax regulations, including corporate tax, personal income tax, GST, and general tax compliance matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong client-oriented approach