Senior Tax Accountant

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to manage tax compliance, tax accounting, regulatory reporting, and tax risk management for our Singapore entity.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate tax filings, reviewing business transactions from a tax perspective, maintaining tax documentation, and supporting the development and improvement of internal tax processes and controls.

1. Corporate Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Prepare and review corporate income tax computations, Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) submissions, and annual corporate income tax returns (Form C-S, Form C-S (Lite), or Form C, as applicable).
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and payments in accordance with Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) requirements.
• Maintain tax accounting records, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and relevant documentation.
• Monitor changes in Singapore tax legislation and assess their impact on business operations.

2. GST and Withholding Tax Management

• Manage Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance, including GST returns, input and output tax reconciliations, and supporting documentation, where applicable.
• Review cross-border transactions and payments to determine applicable withholding tax obligations.
• Prepare and coordinate withholding tax filings and payments in accordance with Singapore tax regulations.
• Identify potential tax risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

3. Tax Risk Management and Internal Controls

• Review business contracts, transactions, and operational processes to identify tax implications and compliance risks.
• Develop and maintain internal tax policies, standard operating procedures, and documentation.
• Conduct periodic reviews of tax-related processes and recommend improvements to strengthen compliance and operational efficiency.
• Provide tax guidance and support to internal business teams.

4. Transfer Pricing and Related-Party Transactions

• Review intercompany transactions and related-party arrangements to support compliance with Singapore transfer pricing regulations.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining transfer pricing documentation where required.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external tax advisers to address transfer pricing and cross-border tax matters.

5. Tax Incentives and Regulatory Support

• Assess the applicability of Singapore tax incentives, exemptions, and reliefs.
• Support tax incentive applications and maintain relevant supporting documentation where applicable.
• Liaise with IRAS, external tax advisers, and auditors on tax compliance matters, queries, and reviews.
• Support annual tax assessments, audits, and other regulatory requirements.

6. Process Improvement and Business Support

• Identify opportunities to improve tax reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
• Use Microsoft Excel and relevant accounting systems to analyse tax data and streamline reporting processes.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and business teams to resolve tax-related matters.
• Support other tax and finance-related projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional qualifications.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in corporate tax compliance, tax accounting, or taxation, with practical knowledge of Singapore tax regulations.
• Strong understanding of Singapore Corporate Income Tax, GST, withholding tax, and relevant IRAS filing requirements.
• Experience preparing or reviewing corporate income tax computations, tax returns, and supporting schedules.
• Familiarity with Singapore tax compliance procedures, regulatory requirements, and tax risk management.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced formulas, data reconciliation, and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• High standards of professional integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and accountability.

• Professional qualifications such as CA (Singapore), ACCA, CPA, or recognised tax certifications.
• Experience in the gaming, internet, technology, or multinational business sectors.
• Familiarity with transfer pricing regulations and intercompany transactions.
• Experience supporting IRAS audits, tax incentive applications, or tax process improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems.