430 Tax Compliance Manager jobs in Singapore

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About the Role

Position Overview:

• We are looking for an experienced Compliance Specialist to join our collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurate reporting and/or escalation of market misconduct matters in accordance with relevant protocols.
• Overseeing procedures to effectively deal with representative's misconduct, from receiving allegations to conducting investigations and taking remedial actions.
• Conducting interviews with relevant stakeholders, obtaining and assessing evidence of alleged misconducts, and providing outcomes of investigations.
• Meting out disciplinary actions in accordance with the Company's Market Conduct Standards.
• Analyzing common trends to identify high-risk representatives and sales groups and conducting relevant portfolio reviews.
• Developing and implementing an effective education and engagement program through ongoing communication and training to embed a culture of compliance and ethics.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree holder with 3 to 5 years of work experience in the financial industry handling distribution sales compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of Market conduct and/or Balanced Scorecard related regulations.
• CMFAS 5, 9 and HI certification is a plus.
• A highly disciplined and team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to articulate thought processes clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• Ability to multi-task and work well in high-pressure environments to meet deadlines.

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Key Responsibilities

Our ideal candidate will perform thorough customer due diligence and review past transactions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. They will also conduct enhanced due diligence assessments to evaluate the anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) risks associated with customers.

The successful candidate will guide front office teams on key compliance requirements, ensuring accurate and complete submissions. They will also be responsible for conducting periodic checks and trigger reviews for various customer types, as well as executing sanction screening processes and assessing information from credible sources.

Requirements

To excel in this role, you should possess a diploma or bachelor's degree with at least one year of experience in AML/KYC, sanctions, and compliance within the banking industry. You should also have the ability to work independently, demonstrate enthusiasm in learning, and maintain attention to detail.

Relevant certifications in AML/compliance would be advantageous but not essential.

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned finance professional to manage our financial operations. This role will be responsible for overseeing tax compliance, financial reporting, and audit management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end GST process, including preparation, review, and timely filing of GST returns.
• Prepare and review management reports, variance analyses, and forecasts.
• Conduct periodic GST reconciliations and ensure accuracy of tax codes in the accounting system.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial capacity.

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned finance professional to manage our financial operations. This role will be responsible for overseeing tax compliance, financial reporting, and audit management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end GST process, including preparation, review, and timely filing of GST returns.
• Prepare and review management reports, variance analyses, and forecasts.
• Conduct periodic GST reconciliations and ensure accuracy of tax codes in the accounting system.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial capacity.

Overview

Based in Singapore, the Financial Compliance Leader for Alibaba International Digital Commerce (AIDC) will have overall responsibility in ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulatory requirements across AIDC’s new and existing markets, developing and maintaining group compliance frameworks, and advising internal stakeholders on compliance matters and regulatory strategy, including:

• Managing the AIDC Financial Compliance team
• Spearheading financial services market entry in new markets for AIDC e-commerce platforms, namely – Lazada, AliExpress, and Daraz
• Leading regulatory engagements and coordinating preparation of licence applications;
• Providing timely and quality regulatory advice for negotiations on strategic, complex and high value deals;
• Advising on payments / financial services regulatory matters, and assisting in the development and rollout of new products, features, and businesses lines;
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain group compliance frameworks where relevant, including (but not limited to) – technology risk, business continuity, outsourcing, human resources, privacy, and consumer protection policies in line with regulatory expectations and requirements;
• Coordinating incident management (e.g., responding to regulatory investigations / inspections by authorities / assisting in PR incident responses);
• Preparing for, and managing, audits and inspections by relevant regulators;
• Implementing group-wide financial compliance programs and training for internal stakeholders;
• Being the group champion in driving a culture of compliance.

• 15+ years of Financial Regulatory experience (added advantage if the candidate has extensive relevant experience at a financial regulator in Southeast Asia and at a FinTech or international technology company)
• Working knowledge of the three FinTech domains - payments, lending, and insurance - will be a plus
• Extensive experience interacting with regulators across Southeast Asia
• Track record of leadership, influencing, independent thought, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage c-suite stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-lingual and multi-cultural, startup environment where ambiguity and change is the norm

Overview

Based in Singapore, the Financial Compliance Leader for Alibaba International Digital Commerce (AIDC) will have overall responsibility in ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulatory requirements across AIDC’s new and existing markets, developing and maintaining group compliance frameworks, and advising internal stakeholders on compliance matters and regulatory strategy, including:

• Managing the AIDC Financial Compliance team
• Spearheading financial services market entry in new markets for AIDC e-commerce platforms, namely – Lazada, AliExpress, and Daraz
• Leading regulatory engagements and coordinating preparation of licence applications;
• Providing timely and quality regulatory advice for negotiations on strategic, complex and high value deals;
• Advising on payments / financial services regulatory matters, and assisting in the development and rollout of new products, features, and businesses lines;
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain group compliance frameworks where relevant, including (but not limited to) – technology risk, business continuity, outsourcing, human resources, privacy, and consumer protection policies in line with regulatory expectations and requirements;
• Coordinating incident management (e.g., responding to regulatory investigations / inspections by authorities / assisting in PR incident responses);
• Preparing for, and managing, audits and inspections by relevant regulators;
• Implementing group-wide financial compliance programs and training for internal stakeholders;
• Being the group champion in driving a culture of compliance.

• 15+ years of Financial Regulatory experience (added advantage if the candidate has extensive relevant experience at a financial regulator in Southeast Asia and at a FinTech or international technology company)
• Working knowledge of the three FinTech domains - payments, lending, and insurance - will be a plus
• Extensive experience interacting with regulators across Southeast Asia
• Track record of leadership, influencing, independent thought, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage c-suite stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-lingual and multi-cultural, startup environment where ambiguity and change is the norm

Overview

Based in Singapore, the Financial Compliance Leader for Alibaba International Digital Commerce (AIDC) will have overall responsibility in ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulatory requirements across AIDC’s new and existing markets, developing and maintaining group compliance frameworks, and advising internal stakeholders on compliance matters and regulatory strategy, including:

Responsibilities

• Managing the AIDC Financial Compliance team
• Spearheading financial services market entry in new markets for AIDC e-commerce platforms, namely – Lazada, AliExpress, and Daraz
• Leading regulatory engagements and coordinating preparation of licence applications;
• Providing timely and quality regulatory advice for negotiations on strategic, complex and high value deals;
• Advising on payments / financial services regulatory matters, and assisting in the development and rollout of new products, features, and businesses lines;
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain group compliance frameworks where relevant, including (but not limited to) – technology risk, business continuity, outsourcing, human resources, privacy, and consumer protection policies in line with regulatory expectations and requirements;
• Coordinating incident management (e.g., responding to regulatory investigations / inspections by authorities / assisting in PR incident responses);
• Preparing for, and managing, audits and inspections by relevant regulators;
• Implementing group-wide financial compliance programs and training for internal stakeholders;
• Being the group champion in driving a culture of compliance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Financial Regulatory experience (added advantage if the candidate has extensive relevant experience at a financial regulator in Southeast Asia and at a FinTech or international technology company)
• Working knowledge of the three FinTech domains - payments, lending, and insurance - will be a plus
• Extensive experience interacting with regulators across Southeast Asia
• Track record of leadership, influencing, independent thought, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage c-suite stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-lingual and multi-cultural, startup environment where ambiguity and change is the norm

Overview

Based in Singapore, the Financial Compliance Leader for Alibaba International Digital Commerce (AIDC) will have overall responsibility in ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulatory requirements across AIDC’s new and existing markets, developing and maintaining group compliance frameworks, and advising internal stakeholders on compliance matters and regulatory strategy, including:

• Managing the AIDC Financial Compliance team
• Spearheading financial services market entry in new markets for AIDC e-commerce platforms, namely – Lazada, AliExpress, and Daraz
• Leading regulatory engagements and coordinating preparation of licence applications;
• Providing timely and quality regulatory advice for negotiations on strategic, complex and high value deals;
• Advising on payments / financial services regulatory matters, and assisting in the development and rollout of new products, features, and businesses lines;
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain group compliance frameworks where relevant, including (but not limited to) – technology risk, business continuity, outsourcing, human resources, privacy, and consumer protection policies in line with regulatory expectations and requirements;
• Coordinating incident management (e.g., responding to regulatory investigations / inspections by authorities / assisting in PR incident responses);
• Preparing for, and managing, audits and inspections by relevant regulators;
• Implementing group-wide financial compliance programs and training for internal stakeholders;
• Being the group champion in driving a culture of compliance.

Job Requirements

• 15+ years of Financial Regulatory experience (added advantage if the candidate has extensive relevant experience at a financial regulator in Southeast Asia and at a FinTech or international technology company)
• Working knowledge of the three FinTech domains - payments, lending, and insurance - will be a plus
• Extensive experience interacting with regulators across Southeast Asia
• Track record of leadership, influencing, independent thought, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage c-suite stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-lingual and multi-cultural, startup environment where ambiguity and change is the norm

The role involves analyzing clients' financial activities, identifying non-compliant transactions and conducting reviews to ensure compliance with country-specific Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.

This includes performing customer due diligence, carrying out full background checks on customers, monitoring customer transactions and identifying suspicious activities.

• Key responsibilities include gathering, validating and analysing customer data from public domains or customers;
• Carrying out full background checks on customers, assessing their source of wealth and funds to identify high-risk customers;
• Monitoring customer transactions and identifying suspicious activities to provide a holistic view of customer profiles and behaviour;
• Reviewing customer transactions for alignment with declared profiles and expected behaviour;
• Identifying and highlighting red flags, inconsistencies, or high-risk indicators;
• Developing, maintaining, and generating reports showing the financial activity of customers individually or as part of an organisation;
• Maintaining detailed and accurate records of all investigations, decisions, and actions taken;
• Preparing and submitting timely and accurate reports and other required documentation to regulatory authorities, including reports of any suspicious transactions or activities;
• Staying up-to-date with current and updated AML laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical, investigative and documentation skillset, with experience in AML/KYC processes and procedures.

Required skills and qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree or above in Finance, Business Finance, Accounting, or a related field;
• At least 3 years of AML/KYC experience in the banking or financial services industry;
• Proficiency in Mandarin is advantageous as you may engage with Mandarin-speaking customers/documentation.

This role requires a team player with ability to independently manage and prioritise own workload under tight timelines.