Manager / Senior Manager, Indirect Tax - Goods & Services Tax (GST)

Job Description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

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 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. As a member of the team, you will not only have the opportunity to enhance your technical knowledge and be creative, but also experience the challenge of being a trusted GST and business advisor.

Your key responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for leading the successful delivery of GST engagements, taking a professional, practical and commercial approach and ensuring technical excellence. You will be required to give professional advice, both written and in person, on GST impact on clients’ supply chain and financial and accounting systems, as well as identifying and addressing areas of GST risk, advising clients on the GST implication of transactions and assist them in complying with GST regulations. Your role will also include building & maintaining relationship with our clients and helping people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to build strong client relationships and committed to delivery of exceptional client service
• Relationship management skills
• Sound technical knowledge in GST through advising on complex GST issues and establishing best practice
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral
• Strong coaching skills in developing junior staff and conducting trainings
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful and analytical

To qualify for the role you must have

• A degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting; a CPA or similar certification
• Minimum 6 years (8 years for Senior Manager)of work experience in a professional services or professional tax organization dealing indirect tax matters
• Hands-on experience for complex GST technical review
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Independent in managing own workload, ability to work under pressure and to keep things moving and to juggle multiple tasks
• Excellent team player

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working in multicultural teams
• Accreditation by SCTP

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 we offer

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:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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