Tax Accountant

Job Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Group Reporting

• Coordinate with external tax advisors on the preparation and review of annual corporate income tax computations and filings
• Independently prepare and file quarterly GST returns for Singapore entities
• Prepare withholding tax filings and ensure timely payment to relevant tax authorities
• Support year-end tax provisioning, including preparation of provisional tax computations and deferred tax analysis.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete tax compliance across all applicable taxes
• Assist in group tax reporting, including effective tax rate (ETR) calculations and tax disclosures for statutory audits
• Support OECD Pillar Two (BEPS 2.0) reporting and compliance initiatives
• Contribute to transfer pricing documentation and intercompany policy implementation
  

Tax Advisory & Business Partnering

• Provide practical tax advice to business and operational teams on day-to-day transactions
• Review contracts and business arrangements to identify tax risks and recommend optimal tax structures
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure tax considerations are embedded in business decisions
  

Tax Risk Management & Process Improvements

• Liaise with tax authorities and manage tax queries, audits, and investigations
• Analyze tax positions and prepare responses with clear recommendations
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess potential impact on the business
• Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, controls, and documentation (SOPs)
• Work with accounting systems (e.g. SAP) to enhance tax data accuracy, automation, and reporting capabilities
  

Customs & Trade Compliance

• Support customs and trade compliance matters, including product classification, sanctions screening, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with import/export regulations
  

Projects & Others

• Support ad-hoc tax projects and initiatives as assigned
  

Requirements & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy, Finance, or related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in a manufacturing MNC or Big 4/professional firm
• Strong technical knowledge in Singapore and Malaysia tax, including corporate income tax, GST, withholding tax, and transfer pricing
• Exposure to international taxation and Southeast Asia tax regimes is highly advantageous
• Experience in SAP or other ERP systems preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills across cultures and functions
• Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• Continuous improvement mindset