AVP, Corporate Tax, Group Tax

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

Role Summary
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented professional to join the Tax team as an Assistant Vice President (AVP). The role will primarily support corporate income tax, withholding tax, and tax risk management matters, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and adherence to the Bank’s internal policies and governance standards. The role also offers opportunities for exposure to other tax areas, including GST, transfer pricing, and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR).

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Income Tax
  • Support the preparation and review of corporate income tax filings and tax provisions.
  • Assist in managing tax reporting requirements and ensuring timely compliance with regulatory obligations.
  • Assist in responding to tax authority queries, audits, and reviews.

• Withholding Tax (WHT)
  • Provide guidance and operational support on withholding tax matters.
  • Review transactions to assess WHT implications and ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
  • Assist in responding to tax authority queries, audits, and reviews.

• Tax Risk Management & Governance
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of tax risk management frameworks.
  • Ensure adherence to internal framework, policies, controls, and governance standards.

• Advisory & Stakeholder Support
  • Collaborate with business and finance teams to provide tax input on transactions and initiatives.
  • Support process improvements and automation initiatives within the tax function.

• Broader Tax Exposure
  • Exposure to other areas of tax, projects and initiatives involving GST, transfer pricing, and CbCR.
  • Support cross-border stakeholders engagement
  • Support documentation, compliance, and reporting requirements in these areas as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA) preferred.
• Relevant experience in tax, preferably within financial services or a Big 4 environment.
• Good understanding of corporate income tax and withholding tax principles.
• Exposure to other areas of tax such as GST, transfer pricing, or CbCR is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Proactive, adaptable, and keen to learn across different areas of tax.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail with a strong sense of accountability.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment.

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to build deep expertise in core tax areas within a regional banking environment, while gaining exposure to a broad spectrum of tax disciplines.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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