Senior Manager - GST

About the role

A tax practice in Singapore covering tax advisory across Asia, including M&A tax due diligence, tax structuring and compliance, is hiring a Senior Manager GST. The role leads and executes complex assignments and advises on cross-border transactions, working closely with the Transaction Advisory Group and the Private Equity Performance Improvement Group to deliver integrated due diligence to major corporate, private equity and financial investors.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients on the GST treatment of their business transactions, including new business arrangements and cross-border transactions.
• Assist clients with GST-related applications such as GST registration, GST exemption, GST import schemes and applications for GST rulings.
• Review and e-file clients' GST returns and Statements of Claims before submission to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).
• Conduct Assisted Self-Help Kit (ASK) reviews, Assisted Compliance Assurance Programme (ACAP) reviews and GST health checks to assess GST compliance.
• Help clients prepare responses to IRAS queries.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a relevant professional qualification preferred.
• At least 8 years of relevant GST experience, preferably with an international accounting firm.
• Positive attitude, strong initiative, meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Preferably an accredited member of the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP), such as an Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA-GST) or Accredited Tax Practitioner (ATA-GST).