Associate / Consultant, FSO Indirect Tax (GST Specialist)

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

• Deliver a full range of services to clients, including strategy and planning solutions and compliance services
• Lead the successful delivery of GST engagements with a professional, practical and commercial approach
• Advise clients, in writing and in person, on the GST impact of their supply chain and financial and accounting systems
• Identify and address GST risks and advise on the GST implications of transactions
• Help clients comply with GST regulations
• Maintain client relationships and supervise, coach and mentor staff

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 from advising on complex issues and setting best practices
• Managing and coordinating indirect tax compliance and advisory engagements
• Working independently and collaboratively to deliver work on time with high quality