Tax Manager

About the role

The Tax Manager will lead tax compliance, reporting and planning for the Group’s entities in Singapore, the UK and Australia. This senior position works closely with Finance, Treasury and external advisors to ensure statutory compliance and to optimise the Group’s tax position.

Key responsibilities

• Manage corporate income tax compliance for Singapore, UK and Australia entities, including preparation and review of tax returns and supporting schedules.
• Oversee GST, VAT and other indirect tax obligations, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Review tax provisions, deferred tax calculations and disclosures for statutory financial statements, aligning with SGX reporting requirements.
• Monitor changes in tax laws across the three jurisdictions and recommend appropriate actions.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimise cash flow, foreign exchange exposure and 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 restructuring, 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 risk management and mentor finance team members.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional certification (CA, CPA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent).
• 7–10 years of relevant tax experience, including exposure to Singapore and Australian jurisdictions.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate income tax, indirect taxes and transfer pricing.
• Familiarity with SGX reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing multi‑entity, cross‑border tax matters.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with high attention to detail.

Required skills

• Corporate income tax
• Indirect taxes (GST, VAT)
• Transfer pricing
• SGX reporting
• Tax compliance
• Tax planning
• Cross‑border tax matters