Assistant Vice President / Senior Manager, Tax

About Us

CapitaLand Group (CapitaLand) is one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups. Headquartered in Singapore, CapitaLand’s portfolio focuses on real estate investment management and real estate development, and spans across more than 260 cities in over 40 countries.

Job Description

Reporting to the Head, Tax, CapitaLand Development, you will be responsible for tax advisory and income tax compliance for the organisation. In addition, you will also work closely with the various business and finance teams to advise on the tax planning strategies and highlight the tax implications of these strategies. You are responsible for tax compliance reviews and dispute management, and reviews transfer pricing documentation, cost allocation and management fee charge methodology and analysis.
You will keep up to date with changes in Singapore and overseas tax rules and apprise management of any implications on corporate tax position. You will engage government bodies and tax authorities for favorable tax positions as well as objections to tax assessments including litigations where applicable.

You Will:

• Provide tax advice on tax-efficient outbound investment structures, including holding and financing structures for acquisitions of companies or properties located in Singapore or overseas, e.g. Vietnam, Malaysia, Australia
• Advise on cross-border tax issues, e.g., profit repatriation strategies, withholding taxes, transfer pricing, etc.
• Review/perform/support tax due diligence on acquisitions & divestment of entities
• Work with legal, financial and tax advisors and internal teams on M&A deals, acquisitions and divestments of investments
• Be responsible for tax compliance reviews and dispute management
• Ensure compliance of BEPS Pillar Two/ Global minimum tax, review the impact of BEPS Pillar Two on group entities and investment structures
• Review transfer pricing documentation, cost allocation and management fee charge methodology and analysis
• Ensure accuracy of tax provisions and disclosures under IFRS/local GAAP in coordination with the finance team
• Engage government bodies and tax authorities for favorable tax positions as well as objections to tax assessments including litigations where applicable
• Keep up to date with changes in Singapore and overseas tax rules and apprise management of any implications on corporate tax position
• Provide ad hoc GST advisory/ support to finance when required

You Have:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience gained in a Big 4 accounting firm or a large organization with in-house tax function
• Strong knowledge and experience with BEPS 2.0 (Pillar Two) will be preferred
• Regional tax experience preferred
• Exposure to the real estate sector will be preferred
• Degree in Accountancy or ACCA / CPA qualification or equivalent
• Accreditation with the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP)
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• A resourceful, analytical, and self-motivated mindset
• Strong adaptability and technical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with all levels of staff
• Proficiency in written and spoken Chinese preferred

Benefits

• Flexible benefits with comprehensive medical coverage for self and family
• Training and development opportunities
• Subsidised rates at Ascott serviced residences-
• Strong advocate of staff volunteerism
• Wellness programmes

At CapitaLand, we advocate fair employment practices, and recruit talents based on merit and fit with our Corporate values. We provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and build an inclusive workplace regardless of race, gender, age, religious belief or nationality.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.