Corporate Tax Consulting (Financial Services), Senior Associate - Manager

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Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate Tax Consulting Assistant Manager - Senior Manager to join our Financial Services (FS) Tax Consulting team. This role is ideal for a tax professional with a strong background in corporate tax consulting, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering innovative tax solutions to clients in the financial services e.g. banking, insurance sectors.

The Successful Candidate Will Be

• Lead and manage tax advisory engagements for clients in the financial services industry e.g. banking and insurance on complex tax matters including mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, corporate restructuring, IPOs, tax due diligence, tax rulings, and incentives.
• Identify and develop tax planning strategies tailored to the unique needs of Financial Services (FS) clients
• Provide strategic advice aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements
• Drive business development initiatives, including client pitches, proposals, and participation in industry events
• Collaborate with the wider Tax Consulting, Audit and Advisory teams to deliver integrated solutions and develop cohesive go-to-market strategies
• Lead and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance
• Stay abreast of emerging tax developments, including BEPS 2.0, and assess their impact on FS clients

The Ideal Candidate Should

• Possess a minimum of 5 years of corporate or international tax experience in the financial services sector for Assistant Manager roles, and more than 7 years of relevant experience for Manager or Senior Manager positions
• Possess a University degree and/or post-graduate qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or Law; SIATP accreditation will be an added advantage
• Strong technical knowledge of Singapore and international tax regulations, including BEPS 2.0
• Have an outward-looking, people-oriented personality with great communication skills as well as an analytical mind, leadership qualities and the ability to work effectively in a team
• Highly driven with a proactive approach to client service and a strong track record in delivering innovative, business-focused tax solutions

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.