Associate / Consultant, FSO Indirect Tax (GST)

About the role

EY's Financial Services Tax Group provides corporate tax consulting and compliance for banking, capital markets, insurance and asset management clients. It is expanding its indirect tax team in Singapore and is looking for GST specialists who can deliver real-time insights, work directly with clients and act as trusted GST and business advisors. The role covers direct and indirect tax advice, tax compliance, tax incentives and controversy management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of GST engagements with a professional, practical and commercial approach, ensuring technical excellence.
• Provide written and face-to-face advice on GST impact on clients' supply chain and financial and accounting systems, and identify and address GST risks.
• Advise clients on the GST implications of transactions and help them comply with GST regulations.
• Build and maintain client relationships and supervise, coach and mentor staff.
• Deliver strategy, planning and compliance services to clients, and work with tax professionals in other sub-service lines.

Required profile

• Recognized university degree in finance or accounting, and a CPA or other professional accounting qualification.
• At least 1 year of relevant GST experience for an Associate, or 3 years for a Consultant.
• Good understanding of business and GST technical issues, especially in financial services, and the ability to turn them into value-added solutions.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Ideally: experience in an international or large public accounting firm or financial institution, GST compliance, controversy and advisory experience in financial services, and SCTP accreditation.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of Singapore's GST policies for financial services (wealth and asset management, insurance, banking).
• Sound technical knowledge of GST, including complex issues and best practices.
• Ability to manage and coordinate indirect tax compliance and advisory engagements.
• Problem-solving, prioritization and attention to detail in a fast-changing industry.