Associate / Consultant, Indirect Tax - GST

Join our globally integrated team of dedicated indirect tax professionals and you will combine technical knowledge, industry understanding and technologically advanced tools and methodologies to identify risks and sustainable planning opportunities for indirect taxes throughout the tax life cycle at the local level. You will help us provide effective processes, improve day-to-day reporting, reduce attribution errors, reduce cost and ensure indirect taxes are handled correctly in transactions for our clients.

The opportunity

Our Goods & Services Tax (GST) team is one of the leading GST practices in Singapore reputed for its technical competency and its deep knowledge of businesses. The services offered by our GST team include GST advisory, Assisted Compliance Assurance Program review, Assisted Self Help Kit review, GST return preparation and review, GST due diligence and GST training. We offer vast learning opportunities in term of regular structured training programs and on-the-job experience with clients from diverse industries.

Your key responsibilities

You’ll spend your time assisting clients in their GST compliance by way of preparing GST returns, conducting GST reviews and handling queries from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). You’ll also assist in the provision of GST advisory services, including GST due diligence and seeking GST rulings from the IRAS. You’ll enjoy an environment where team members are friendly, helpful and willing to share their knowledge.

Skills and attributes for success

• Good communication skills
• Diligent and has a strong drive to excel professionally
• A team player
• Analytical

To qualify for the role you must have

• A degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting;
• At least 1 year of experience in the GST department of major accounting firms or the IRAS
• Good communication skills and a team player
• Commitment to the delivery good quality work
• Basic GST knowledge
• Ability to develop good client relationships
• Positive working attitude and motivation to learn

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Good IT knowledge
• Accreditation by SIATP

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy and transactions, and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.