Indirect Tax, Senior Associate/Assistant Manager

Function(s):  Tax
Work Type:  Permanent
Job Categories:  Experienced Hires
Start Date for Applications:  8 Apr 2024
Closing Date for Applications: 

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

Job Description

Keeping abreast with Goods and Services Tax (GST) requirements is a constant challenge for many businesses. KPMG Tax Services assists organisations with their tax compliance obligations and in enhancing their commercial value through tax planning, and incorporating tax strategies into an overall business strategy. KPMG’s services are designed to provide clients with innovative and yet effective approaches to their indirect tax challenges.

 

The role involves:

  • Providing advice on the Singapore GST treatment of transactions and conducting GST health checks on the GST returns of businesses.
  • Reviewing and providing advice on the GST compliance processes.
  • Preparing and reviewing clients’ GST return worksheets and GST returns prior to submitting them to Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).
  • Supporting consultancy in Singapore GST and assisting clients in making GST ruling applications to the IRAS.

 

The ideal candidate should possess:

  • Possess a University degree and/or post-graduate qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or Law.
  • Possess a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the area of GST.
  • Possessing an accreditation by SCTP will be an added advantage
  • Have strong research and report writing skills and an analytical mind.
  • Be outward-looking, people-oriented with great communication skills.
  • Have leadership qualities and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.