Tax Director

Singapore Permanent View Job Description
Tax Director in Financial Services
  • Newly created role with growth opportunities
  • Well- balanced culture and environment

About Our Client

Our client is an international firm which offers full suite of advisory services to a global portfolio of clients.

Job Description

  • Client Advisory & Tax Strategy Development:
    • Provide expert tax advisory services to both corporate and individual clients on matters including tax optimisation, planning and risk management.
    • Advise corporate clients on corporate tax matters such as structuring, mergers and acquisitions, corporate tax incentives, and cross-border tax planning.
    • Provide advisory services to individual clients, including, where required personal income tax planning, and optimising tax benefits from investments or employment-related income.
    • Help clients navigate Singapore's tax incentives, exemptions and grants, including tax breaks for start-ups, research and development credits and other available benefits.
  • Tax Compliance & Filings:
    • Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns and other statutory filings for corporate clients in compliance with Singapore tax laws.
    • Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of individual tax returns for individual taxpayers. including handling the filing of tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, expatriates, and business owners.
  • Tax Risk Management & Tax Audits:
    • Manage, support and advise clients on tax audits, including correspondence with IRAS and other tax authorities and assist with resolving any tax disputes.
    • Proactively identify tax risks for clients and design effective mitigation strategies.
  • Team Leadership & Development:
    • Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of tax professionals to enhance their technical expertise and professional growth.
    • Foster a collaborative and efficient team environment focused on delivering exceptional service to clients.
    • Analyze, understand, optimize and/or (re-)design end-to-end internal processes, support the implementation of relevant technology platforms to support / elevate the effectiveness and productivity of the day-to-day function within the tax team.
  • Business Development & Client Relationships:
    • Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with both corporate and individual clients, acting as a trusted advisor for all tax matters.
    • Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals and leading pitches to prospective clients.
    • Ensure client satisfaction by delivering high-quality service and providing tailored solutions to meet specific client needs.
    • Support the firm in ad-hoc projects and other tax-related initiatives as and when required.
  • International Tax Oversight (Advantageous):
    • Advise clients on international tax issues, including cross-border tax planning, transfer pricing and managing multi-jurisdictional tax implications.
    • Assist corporate clients with structuring their international operations in a tax-efficient manner and ensuring compliance with tax treaties and foreign tax regulations.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field (Master's in Taxation, Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA), or other advanced qualifications preferred).
  • At least 10 years of managerial experience in tax advisory and tax compliance services, with a strong focus on both corporate and individual clients.
  • Deep knowledge of Singapore's tax laws, including corporate tax, individual income tax and tax reporting.
  • Strong advisory experience in areas such as mergers & acquisitions, estate planning, personal income tax, tax incentives, and cross-border tax issues.
  • Experience managing tax audits and handling relationships with tax authorities, particularly the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).
  • Excellent client relationship management skills and a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality tax solutions.
  • Strong leadership and team management experience.
  • Preferably experience working with high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and advising on complex personal tax matters, including estate planning and investment tax optimisation.
  • Familiarity with tax technology and accounting software tools that support tax compliance and reporting.
  • Exposure to international tax planning, including transfer pricing, cross-border structuring and managing multi-jurisdictional tax issues would be highly advantageous

What's on Offer

Market competitive remuneration with good benefits and well balanced culture in a growing international firm

Contact
Gavin Teo (Lic No: R1328332 / EA No: 18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6712091
Phone number
+65 6416 9835

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Tax
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gavin Teo (Lic No: R1328332 / EA No: 18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9835
Job Reference
JN-042025-6712091

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.