Job Responsibilities :
Corporate Income Tax Compliance and Reporting, Financial Sector Incentive (FSI) Compliance and Head Office Reporting
- Support the preparation, review, and coordination of the Branch's annual corporate income tax returns and associated filings.
- Liaise with external tax advisers on corporate tax compliance matters.
- Prepare and liaise with the auditors on tax provisions, tax disclosures, and tax-related financial reporting requirements.
- Collate documentation and prepare responses to queries raised by the tax authority.
- Keep abreast of changes in tax legislation and assess potential implications for the Branch.
- Support the renewal and ongoing administration of the Branch's Financial Sector Incentive (FSI) awards, including the preparation and submission of annual review returns.
- Prepare tax reports as part of regular reporting to Head Office.
- Tax Advisory Support
- Provide tax advisory support to business units.
- Assess Singapore and cross-border tax implications arising from new products, business initiatives, and operational changes.
- APAC Tax Governance and Regional Oversight
- Monitor international tax developments.
- Support the implementation and enhancement of tax governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and internal controls across the Asia-Pacific region.
- Provide support to regional offices on various tax matters as and when required.
- OECD BEPS Pillar Two
- Monitor regulatory developments and assist with the regional implementation of OECD BEPS Pillar Two requirements.
- Support data collection, impact assessments, compliance processes, and reporting obligations relating to Pillar Two.
- Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
- Support the Branch's governance, compliance, and reporting obligations under CRS and FATCA.
- Projects and Other Responsibilities
- Support tax technology, process improvement, and automation initiatives.
- Perform other ad hoc assignments and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Requirements :
- Bachelor in Accountancy
- Professional tax qualification (e.g., SCTP, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CTA) will be advantageous.
- 2-5 years of relevant working experience in FI or banking
- Strong technical knowledge of Singapore corporate taxation and international tax concepts and ability to interpret tax legislation.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions and jurisdictions.
- Detail-oriented with a strong risk and control mindset.
