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Our client is a leading player in the commodities space, currently seeking an International Tax & Compliance Manager . This is a high-visibility role, reporting directly to senior tax leadership, supporting compliance, advisory, and planning matters across the Group.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to monitor and manage accurate & timely corporate tax compliance of Group companies including tax analysis.
• Review tax incentives and tax planning for optimized tax structure within the Group
• Provide tax advisory and tackle tax issues regarding business transactions and compliance matters
• Monitor tax changes and provide relevant interpretation and guidance on tax regulations applicable to the Group
• Support multiple Business Units and senior management team on tax projects/initiatives

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy with minimum 8 years of international tax experience
• Big 4 candidates are welcome to apply, in-house experience in highly incentivized industries will be highly preferred.
• Up to date with local and global tax standard changes
• Strong in stakeholder management and verbal and written communications skills.
• A hands-on person with strong analytical skills; multi-task and able to collaborate across divisions.

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We are seeking a Global Tax Lead to provide corporate tax leadership for one or more of the company’s key business groups. The organisation is experiencing fast international growth , expanding across new markets, entering into strategic partnerships, and having to navigate such growth in an increasingly dynamic and complex global tax environment.

Sitting within the group level corporate tax function , this role requires a candidate with strategic foresight and proactive planning to provide guidance and oversight to the business group(s) and its regional tax teams , supporting commercial decisions while ensuring alignment with group tax governance and objectives.

A key objective of the role is to optimise the business group’s tax position and ensure tax efficiency through tax-efficient structuring of cross-border operations and trade flows , while adapting to evolving market conditions and regulatory changes. The role requires anticipating macro and geopolitical shifts and implementing proactive strategies to keep the business at the forefront of tax efficiency and compliance.

Strategic Tax Leadership

• Drive and implement the tax strategy for the assigned business group , ensuring alignment with corporate tax policies and governance frameworks.
• Provide corporate tax leadership and guidance to the business group and its local tax teams, supporting commercial decisions and expansion initiatives.
• Lead initiatives to optimise the business group’s effective tax rate through tax-efficient structuring of cross-border operations and trading flows.
• Monitor and anticipate macro, geopolitical, and regulatory developments , proactively advising the business on implications and strategic responses.
• Lead regional and global tax initiatives that support sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

Tax Compliance and Risk Management

• Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of tax filings and declarations across the business group.
• Guide local teams on tax provisioning, reporting, and compliance processes , ensuring strong governance and adherence to best practices.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks while maintaining robust internal controls and governance frameworks.

Tax Planning and Advisory

• Provide strategic tax planning guidance on cross-border transactions, operating structures, and market entry strategies.
• Partner with commercial, finance, and legal teams to provide tax advisory support on key business initiatives, including expansions, partnerships, and internal restructuring.
• Oversee tax audits and engagements with services providers and authorities , coordinating with local teams and external advisors.

Operational Excellence

• Promote global tax best practices and governance standards across the business group.
• Drive process and system improvements to enhance efficiency, transparency, and reporting.
• Support the development of tax capabilities and knowledge sharing between corporate and regional teams.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and mentor business group tax teams , providing technical guidance on complex tax matters.
• Foster collaboration between corporate and regional tax teams to ensure alignment and consistent application of best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Degree from a reputable university in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in international tax , within multinational organisations or leading advisory firms.
• Deep expertise in international tax, cross-border structuring, and transfer pricing , with a strong track record in optimising effective tax rates.
• Experience in fast-growing manufacturing, trading, or FMCG businesses with multi-jurisdiction operations .
• Commercially astute and analytically strong , able to navigate complex tax environments and deliver tax-efficient solutions aligned with business strategy .
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead, mentor, and guide regional tax teams .
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

Our client is a fast-growing multinational group spanning manufacturing, trading, and FMCG, expanding into new markets and partnerships. They are seeking an experienced Global Tax Lead to head corporate tax for one or more key business units.

• Senior role within the group's central corporate tax function, working closely with regional tax teams.
• Provides strategic tax guidance and oversight, aligned with group governance and objectives.
• Drives tax-efficient cross-border structuring and stays ahead of regulatory and geopolitical change.

Strategic Tax Leadership

• Set and execute tax strategy for the business unit, aligned with group policy and governance.
• Advise local tax teams on commercial decisions and expansion initiatives.
• Optimise effective tax rate through cross-border structuring and trade flows.
• Monitor regulatory and geopolitical developments and advise the business proactively.

Tax Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure accurate, timely tax filings across the business unit.
• Guide local teams on provisioning, reporting, and compliance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risk with strong internal controls.

Tax Planning and Advisory

• Advise on cross-border transactions, operating structures, and market entry.
• Partner with commercial, finance, and legal teams on expansions, partnerships, and restructuring.
• Own tax audits and manage relationships with advisors and tax authorities.

Operational Excellence

• Embed best-practice tax governance across the business unit.
• Drive process and system improvements for efficiency and transparency.
• Support knowledge-sharing between corporate and regional teams.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and mentor business unit tax teams on complex matters.
• Strengthen alignment between corporate and regional tax functions.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive international tax experience, in-house or with a top advisory firm.
• Strong expertise in international tax, cross-border structuring, and transfer pricing, with a track record of optimising effective tax rates.
• Background in fast-growing manufacturing, trading, or FMCG businesses across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability in complex tax environments.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead regional tax teams.
• Willing to travel internationally as required.

• Strong international tax and transfer pricing expertise, including HQ/trading hub models, BEPS, ETR management, and global tax planning.
• Exposure to multinational or globally distributed business structures, ideally trading, manufacturing, or cross-border organisations.
• Hands-on operator, comfortable as an individual contributor managing detailed tax matters directly.
• Solid technical foundation, ideally Big 4-trained, with strong knowledge of direct and indirect tax.

• Sizable, demonstrable wins in lowering effective tax rates through tax structuring.
• Experience managing transfer pricing disputes or controversies with tax authorities.
• Ready to speak to specific, quantifiable outcomes.

If you're a senior international tax leader ready for your next strategic challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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Job Overview

The Tax Manager is responsible for leading all tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities across the Group’s Singapore, UK and Australia entities. This role ensures compliance with statutory requirements, optimises the Group’s overall tax position, and supports management with strategic tax advice. The Tax Manager works closely with Finance, Treasury, and external advisors to oversee both direct and indirect tax matters, as well as SGX-related reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate income tax compliance for Singapore, UK and Australia entities, including preparation and review of tax returns, filings, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee GST, VAT, and other indirect tax obligations; ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Review tax provisions, deferred tax computations, and disclosures for Group and subsidiary statutory financial statements, ensuring alignment with SGX reporting requirements.
• Monitor changes in Singapore, UK and Australian tax laws, rulings, and incentives; evaluate their impact and recommend actions.
• Develop and implement effective tax planning strategies to optimise cash flow, foreign exchange exposures, and the Group’s effective tax rate.
• Partner with Finance and Treasury teams on cross-border transactions, funding structures, and working capital optimisation from a tax perspective.
• Manage and coordinate responses to tax audits, reviews, and queries from IRAS, ATO, and other regulatory bodies.
• Provide tax input for business restructuring, M&A activities, intercompany arrangements, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Liaise with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulators to ensure strong governance and compliance.
• Strengthen the Group’s internal controls and processes for tax reporting and risk management.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to finance team members on tax compliance and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certification (CA, CPA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent) required.
• 7–10 years of relevant tax experience, including exposure to both Singapore and Australian jurisdictions.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate income tax, indirect taxes, and transfer pricing.
• Familiarity with SGX reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-entity, cross-border tax matters.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, professional integrity, and commercial acumen.

Job Summary

Manage corporate, partnership, and personal income tax, GST, and related tax laws administered by IRAS. Lead tax work reviews, ensure compliance with submission deadlines, guide team members, and support business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Review corporate, partnership, and personal income tax, GST, and other tax work prepared by team members to ensure accuracy and compliance with IRAS regulations
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns by meeting annual deadlines: 15 April for partnership/personal tax and 30 November for corporate tax
• Review and prepare responses to tax queries to support client compliance and issue resolution
• Conduct detailed reviews of GST ASK and ACAP submissions and prepare relevant reports for regulatory compliance
• Provide clear guidance and instructions to team members to enhance their tax work quality and efficiency
• Prepare the departmental annual budget and monitor monthly billing to achieve financial targets
• Drive business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships to support growth and service excellence
• Provide vision and leadership to develop organizational tax capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and manage a team of tax professionals, overseeing their training and performance.

Required competencies and certifications

• Certifications: Professional qualifications like CPA, ACCA, or membership of SCTP Accredited Tax Advisor or SIATP (Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Practitioner) for Income Tax and GST
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration
• Experience: at least 7 years of progressive tax management experience in tax advisory and tax compliance, typically gained in Big 4 accounting firms or multinational corporations (MNCs).
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent client relationship management skills and demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality tax solutions.
• Deep knowledge of Singapore’s tax laws, including corporate tax, individual income tax and tax reporting.

We are seeking a VP, Tax Compliance & Strategy to lead taxation matters across corporate and institutional banking operations in Singapore. This role will oversee compliance, reporting, and governance requirements while providing strategic tax advice on products, transactions, and business initiatives.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tax-related assistance for businesses in Singapore, emphasizing corporate and institutional banking.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver on tax priorities, including practical advice on products and transactions.
• Oversee compliance obligations such as corporate income tax, withholding tax, GST, and transfer pricing, ensuring strong controls and documentation.
• Handle tax reporting requirements, including provisioning, effective tax rate analysis, and coordination with stakeholders for month-end closing and audits.
• Support implementation and compliance activities related to Pillar Two and Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax, including data collection, impact analysis, and governance.
• Identify opportunities for process simplification and drive sustainable adoption with stakeholders.
• Provide tax analysis and risk mitigation support for business transformation projects.
• Manage audits and inspections, coordinate responses to tax authorities, and support resolution strategies.
• Assist with FATCA, CRS, and QI reporting in collaboration with relevant teams.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines, with a professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional tax experience, ideally within banks or financial institutions.
• Strong grasp of tax accounting concepts (current/deferred tax, provisioning, ETR drivers, audit support) and ability to collaborate with Finance teams.
• Working knowledge of OECD Pillar Two / Global Minimum Tax and Singapore DMTT, with capability to support compliance and data requirements.
• Deep understanding of how tax impacts business operations, plus knowledge of FATCA and CRS.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to manage stakeholders, solve problems, and make sound commercial decisions.

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Job Description

Our client is a global quantitative trading firm. They are seeking an APAC International Tax Manager to join the firm, the person will ideally be from the financial services, fintech, or tech industry. Financial services experience is not needed, if you have tech or fintech, please apply .

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse cross-border activities and advise on TP, PE, WHT, and GST across APAC
• Interpret tax treaties (PPT, LOB) and assess applicability
• Identify gaps between local laws and OECD guidelines
• Manage multi-jurisdictional tax issues and authority positions
• Support tax analysis for market expansion
• Monitor Pillar Two developments and regional impact
• Document tax positions and prepare technical memos

If you are interested, please apply online today. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.

Nicole Lim

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Selby Jennings is a trading style of Phaidon International (License number R ).

Job Responsibilities:

- Handle local tax risk management and provide tax advisory for Singapore and Indonesia entities

- Conduct internal tax health reviews and ensure timely and accurate tax compliance

Qualifications:

- At least 5 years of tax department experience at a Big Four accounting firm in Singapore

- Combined experience with in-house corporate tax roles

- Strong command of Singapore local tax laws and international tax regulations

- Familiarity with DEI (Development and Expansion Incentive) policies and OECD Pillar 2 (GloBE Rules)

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver practical, actionable solutions on tax compliance and risk management

- Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a strong plus for communication with the China-based HQ

- Industry background is flexible; experience in the manufacturing sector is a plus

Are you an experienced tax professional looking to take the next step in your career?

Our client, a well-established audit and advisory firm, is looking for a indirect tax Manager to join its growing tax practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of local and international clients while developing your expertise in indirect taxation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of GST compliance and advisory engagements.

• Advise clients on GST regulations, technical issues, and business transactions.

• Review GST returns and ensure compliance with Singapore tax legislation.

• Identify tax risks and provide practical, commercially focused solutions.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Requirements:

️ Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Taxation or a related discipline.

️ Relevant experience in Singapore GST within a public accounting or professional services environment.

️ Strong knowledge of Singapore GST legislation and IRAS requirements.

️ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

️ Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.

What’s on Offer

Competitive remuneration package.

Clear career progression opportunities.

Exposure to a broad range of industries and clients.

Collaborative and supportive team environment.

If you’re interested, or know someone who may be a good fit, I’d love to have a confidential conversation.