KPMG Tax

Corporate Tax Consulting (Financial Services), Assistant Manager - Senior Manager

KPMG Tax
BusinessSingaporeFull-time4 weeks ago

About the role

AI summarised

This role is for a Corporate Tax Consulting Assistant Manager to Senior Manager in the Financial Services Tax Consulting team at a professional services firm. The position involves leading tax advisory engagements for banking and insurance clients, developing tax planning strategies, driving business development, and mentoring junior team members.

BusinessFull-timeGeneral

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage tax advisory engagements for clients in the financial services industry e.g. banking and insurance on complex tax matters including mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, corporate restructuring, IPOs, tax due diligence, tax rulings, and incentives.
  • Identify and develop tax planning strategies tailored to the unique needs of Financial Services (FS) clients
  • Provide strategic advice aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements
  • Drive business development initiatives, including client pitches, proposals, and participation in industry events
  • Collaborate with the wider Tax Consulting, Audit and Advisory teams to deliver integrated solutions and develop cohesive go-to-market strategies
  • Lead and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance
  • Stay abreast of emerging tax developments, including BEPS 2.0, and assess their impact on FS clients

Requirements

  • Possess a minimum of 5 years of corporate or international tax experience in the financial services sector for Assistant Manager roles, and more than 7 years of relevant experience for Manager or Senior Manager positions
  • Possess a University degree and/or post-graduate qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or Law; SIATP accreditation will be an added advantage
  • Strong technical knowledge of Singapore and international tax regulations, including BEPS 2.0
  • Have an outward-looking, people-oriented personality with great communication skills as well as an analytical mind, leadership qualities and the ability to work effectively in a team
  • Highly driven with a proactive approach to client service and a strong track record in delivering innovative, business-focused tax solutions