Accounts and Tax Manager

Core Responsibilities

1. Tax Strategy & Optimization

• Analyse monthly Group P&L and balance sheet to identify tax-saving opportunities.
• Develop and implement tax-efficient structures (e.g., holding companies, deductions, incentives).
• Advise on strategies to minimize corporate tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, and transfer pricing risks.
• Lead tax planning initiatives to optimize the Group's effective tax rate.

2. Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of corporate income tax returns, GST/VAT filings, transfer pricing documentation (local and cross-border).
• Compute Companies Estimate Tax payable, Form C-S and filing.
• Oversee director's personal tax submissions in Singapore.
• Review tax provisioning and ensure alignment with financial reporting (SFRS/IFRS).

3. Tax Audits & Dispute Resolution

• Act as the primary liaison with tax authorities (IRAS, IRB, etc.) for audits and inquiries.
• Manage tax disputes, appeals, and penalty abatement processes.
• Coordinate with external advisors/auditors on defensive tax positions.

4. Financial Statement Review (Tax Focus)

• Analyse monthly/quarterly P&L and balance sheet to identify tax risks (e.g., disallowed expenses, incorrect provisioning and align accounting treatments with tax regulations (e.g., depreciation, capital vs. revenue expenses).
• Review deferred tax assets/liabilities and ensure proper disclosures in financial statements.

5. Business & Transaction Advisory

• Advise on tax implications for new business setups (local and overseas entities), M&A, restructuring, dividends, and capital transactions.
• Support applications for tax incentives (e.g., R&D credits, pioneer status).
• Assess transfer pricing policies for intercompany transactions.

6. Compliance & Regulatory Updates

• Monitor changes in Singapore/Malaysia tax laws and update management on impacts.
• Implement process improvements to strengthen tax compliance.

Job Requirements

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax.
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CTIM, or MICPA) preferred.

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years in tax advisory/compliance, preferably in a group/multinational setting.
• Expertise in Singapore & Malaysia tax laws (corporate tax, GST, transfer pricing).
• Strong knowledge of SFRS/IFRS and financial statement analysis.
• Experience in tax audits and dealing with authorities (IRAS, IRB).
• Construction/audit industry experience (advantageous).