Assistant Tax Manager

  • Full-time
  • Department: Client Services
  • Type of Hire: Permanent

Company Description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Job Description

You will work with the tax team to provide tax compliance services to a mixed portfolio of corporate and individual clients and responsible to prepare corporate and individual tax computation and returns and liaising with the clients.

You will liaise with Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (“IRAS”) and the client on tax matters, attending to queries issued by the IRAS, handle withholding tax returns, applications for Certificate of Residence and other matters in relation to tax.

Core Responsibilities:

•    Managing the Singapore and / or Hong Kong tax compliance cycle for a portfolio of clients ensuring the smooth running of day to day relationship with clients and consistent delivery of client reporting / information accurately and on time 
•    Ensuring that support is provided to your manager to complete the tax compliance for the clients and be proactive in defining areas needing attention or support
•    Be an “expert” on designated clients including understanding their structure and any agreements they have in place that will affect their tax compliance matters. 
•    Ensuring that adequate training has been received and support provided in order to complete the role and be proactive in defining areas needing attention or support
•    Ensuring that preparers of work receive constructive support and are trained adequately to complete their role
•    Minimize risk to IQEQ by ensuring all procedures and checklists are followed 
•    Provide timely and balanced feedback to subordinates

Tasks / Duties :
•    Review and prepare detailed working papers and submit accurate tax computations and returns on behalf of clients
•    Review and assist in drafting reply to clients including answering queries from IRAS
•    Closely monitor clients’ tax deadlines including tax payment / refund status
•    Raise any queries / issues to immediate manager in a timely manner
•    Complete the compliance work on designated client portfolio and assist on the compliance work for other colleagues within the team as required
•    Ensure client database and all other reports are up to date and accurate 

Client Delivery :
•    Deliver timely quality service to the client to ensure all requests for designated clients are met, ensuring any client queries are responded asap or within 2 days

Management of Workflow :
•    Ensure work is prepared based on the standard set by the cluster
•    Ensure preparers of work receive relevant feedback on a timely basis and receive appropriate development support

Fee / Time Management :
•    Ensure that electronic time sheets are completed daily, and accurately for all hours worked and fees / invoices are raised on a timely basis

Systems :
•    Understand and use best practice on myTax Portal
•    Understand and use best practice on the software used by cluster office (e.g. MS Office, Bluebeam / Adobe, 5 series, etc.)

Risk :
•    Ensure relevant procedures and checklists are adhered to minimize risk of errors

Other :
•    Undertake any additional reasonable requests as deemed by the firm
 

Qualifications

Essential :
•    6+ years relevant experience, at least 2 years of which is experience in Singapore / Hong Kong tax 
•    Have a relevant experience in supervisory role
•    Good knowledge of Singapore Income Tax Act and Hong Kong Tax Act
•    Experience of managing service operations, managing multiple clients and client deliverables
•    Experience in preparation and review of tax computations and returns
•    Excellent organizational, prioritization and interpersonal skills
•    Excellent Microsoft Office skills with particular focus on MS Excel
•    Excellent analytical and communication skills
•    ‘Can do’ attitude, ability to cope with tight deadlines, working under pressure and lead by example 

This position is only open to Philippine citizens.

Desired :
•    Certified Public Accountant
•    Experience in dealing with foreign clients

Our current work set up is Hybrid Work from Home wherein you need to be in the office at least 2 to 3 days a week and the rest is WFH. To qualify you must have a stable internet connection (DSL/Fiber with at least 25mbps). To speed up your application please have your government ID's ready.

Additional Information

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.

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