Tax Manager

About the role

The Tax Manager will lead tax compliance, reporting and planning for the Group’s entities in Singapore, the United Kingdom and Australia. Working closely with Finance, Treasury and external advisors, the role ensures statutory compliance, optimises the Group’s tax position and provides strategic tax advice to senior management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage corporate income tax compliance for Singapore, UK and Australian entities, including preparation and review of tax returns and supporting schedules.
• Oversee GST, VAT and other indirect tax obligations, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Review tax provisions, deferred tax calculations and disclosures for statutory financial statements, aligning with SGX reporting requirements.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation across the three jurisdictions and recommend appropriate actions.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimise cash flow, foreign‑exchange exposure and the Group’s effective tax rate.
• Partner with Finance and Treasury on cross‑border transactions, funding structures and working‑capital optimisation from a tax perspective.
• Coordinate responses to tax audits and queries from IRAS, ATO and other regulators.
• Provide tax input for restructurings, M&A, intercompany arrangements and transfer‑pricing documentation.
• Liaise with external tax advisors, auditors and regulators to maintain strong governance.
• Strengthen internal controls for tax reporting and mentor finance team members on compliance best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional tax qualification (CA, CPA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent).
• 7–10 years of tax experience, including exposure to Singapore and Australian jurisdictions.
• Proven experience managing multi‑entity, cross‑border tax matters.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• High attention to detail, professional integrity and commercial acumen.

Required skills

• Corporate income tax compliance
• Indirect taxes (GST, VAT)
• Transfer pricing documentation
• SGX reporting and regulatory requirements