Senior Manager, Corporate Tax Consulting (Asset Management & Real Estate)

About the role

KPMG in Singapore is looking for an experienced Senior Manager in its Corporate Tax Consulting practice, focused on the real estate and asset management sectors. This client-facing role works alongside tax specialists in those industries, with additional training such as investment fund specialisation, so that the candidate develops deep knowledge of the asset management and real estate sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Fund structuring and tax structuring of carried interests
• Tax due diligence of real estate holding entities and funds
• Cross-border real estate acquisitions
• IPO projects such as REIT and business trust listings in Singapore, including tax advice during the warehousing stage
• Corporate restructuring
• Application of tax rulings and tax incentives
• Permanent establishment analysis and mitigation
• Stamp duty advisory and capital allowance studies

Required profile

• University degree and/or post-graduate qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or Law
• SCTP accreditation is an added advantage
• 6-10 years of working experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial or team leadership role in local corporate tax, M&A and/or international corporate tax with an international professional services firm or regulatory bodies
• Tax advisory experience in fund structuring and/or real estate M&A in Singapore and international markets

Required skills

• Outward-looking, people-oriented personality with excellent communication skills and an analytical mind
• Leadership qualities and ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent writing and strong project management skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. KPMG in Singapore is an equal opportunity employer and offers a flexible working framework called Take Charge: Flexi-work.