Singapore Tax Accountant / Tax Executive

About the Company

Vanzbon Global is an international corporate services provider offering company incorporation, accounting, tax compliance, legal, human resources, intellectual property, and market-entry services across multiple jurisdictions.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant / Tax Executive with strong knowledge of Singapore corporate taxation and tax compliance.

This role will primarily focus on corporate income tax, GST, tax filings, tax computations, and ongoing tax compliance for corporate clients, while providing accounting support where required.

Candidates with previous experience in a tax firm, accounting firm, audit firm, or corporate services provider are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Singapore corporate tax compliance matters for a portfolio of corporate clients;
• Prepare and review corporate income tax computations and supporting schedules;
• Prepare and submit Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) filings;
• Prepare annual corporate income tax returns, including Form C-S / Form C, where applicable;
• Assist clients with GST registration, deregistration, GST computations, and GST return preparation;
• Review accounting records and financial statements to identify tax adjustments and potential compliance issues;
• Provide clients with general guidance on Singapore corporate tax and GST compliance requirements;
• Monitor tax filing deadlines and ensure timely and accurate submission of tax-related filings;
• Handle tax queries, notices, and correspondence from IRAS and assist clients in responding to tax authorities;
• Assist with withholding tax and other applicable Singapore tax compliance matters;
• Identify potential tax risks, filing discrepancies, and compliance issues in clients’ accounts;
• Liaise with clients to collect financial records, tax documents, supporting schedules, and other required information;
• Coordinate with accountants, auditors, company secretaries, payroll teams, and external professional advisers on tax-related matters;
• Prepare tax schedules and supporting documents for audits and statutory filings;
• Provide accounting and bookkeeping support where necessary, including reviewing general ledgers and financial statements for tax purposes;
• Support the development and improvement of internal tax compliance procedures, templates, checklists, and service standards;
• Coordinate with Vanzbon Global’s headquarters and overseas teams regarding cross-border client matters;
• Perform other tax, accounting, and client compliance duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Business, or a related discipline;
• At least 2 years of relevant Singapore tax, accounting, or compliance experience;
• Practical experience in Singapore corporate income tax and GST compliance is strongly preferred;
• Experience preparing tax computations, ECI filings, corporate tax returns, and GST returns;
• Familiarity with Singapore tax regulations and IRAS filing requirements;
• Previous experience in a tax practice, accounting firm, audit firm, or corporate services firm is highly preferred;
• Ability to independently manage tax compliance matters for multiple corporate clients;
• Good understanding of financial statements and accounting records, with the ability to identify tax adjustments;
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, or similar systems;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple clients and statutory deadlines;
• Good written and spoken English;
• Professional working proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage, as the role involves communication with Mandarin-speaking clients and the headquarters team;
• Strong communication, client service, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
• Responsible, organised, proactive, and able to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates holding or pursuing any of the following qualifications will be preferred:

• ACCA;
• CA Singapore;
• CPA;
• Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP) qualification or relevant tax certification;
• Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Taxation;
• Other recognised professional accounting or tax qualifications.

Preferred Experience

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Have hands-on experience in Singapore corporate income tax compliance;
• Can independently prepare corporate tax computations and tax returns;
• Have experience handling ECI and Form C-S / Form C filings;
• Are familiar with GST registration, GST computation, and GST filing;
• Have handled queries or correspondence with IRAS;
• Have worked with multiple corporate clients in a tax, accounting, audit, or corporate services environment;
• Have experience reviewing financial statements from a tax compliance perspective;
• Hold or are pursuing a recognised accounting or tax qualification;
• Are legally authorised to work in Singapore.