Job Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance Management
- Prepare and file corporate, indirect, and withholding tax returns, along with other statutory filings for funds and subsidiary entities.
- Manage tax filings and reporting for Singapore, Hong Kong, US, and Germany, including withholding taxes on dividends, interest, and capital gains across APAC and US.
- Monitor tax legislation changes and assess business impact.
- Ensure compliance with global and regional tax reporting standards.
- Collaborate with external advisors for country-specific requirements.
- Identify and mitigate tax risks through proper documentation and process controls.
- Support audits and tax inquiries by providing documentation and liaising with authorities.
- Maintain a strong compliance framework to minimize penalties and disputes.
Process Improvement
- Streamline and automate tax compliance processes for efficiency and accuracy, leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT).
- Develop and implement best practices for tax reporting and compliance.
- Work with fund administration and support teams to ensure accurate tax data management and reporting.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Act as a liaison between external tax advisors and internal stakeholders to resolve compliance issues.
- Provide tax compliance expertise for cross-functional projects.
- Assist the Tax Director in delivering training sessions to enhance tax awareness within the organization.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
- Professional qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, CTA) preferred.
- 6-8 years of tax compliance experience, ideally with exposure to multi-jurisdictional tax matters in Asia.
- Strong understanding of international corporate tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Prior experience in U.S. tax matters or exposure to Asia jurisdictions preferred.
- Analytical: Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal skills; able to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals.
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and external advisors.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Integrity: High ethical standards and professionalism.
- Independence: Ability to work autonomously and meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive: Skilled at identifying and resolving tax issues.
- Continuous Learning: Committed to staying updated on tax developments.
