Accountant 1, Tax Services

ABOUT IQ-EQ 

We're a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world's top-15 private equity firms. 

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We're driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. 

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

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

Core Responsibilities:

• Managing the Singapore tax compliance cycle for a portfolio of clients ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day relationships 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
• Know the specifics of designated clients including understanding their structure and any agreements they have in place that will affect their tax compliance matters.
• Minimise risk to IQEQ by ensuring all procedures and checklists are followed

Tasks / Duties :

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

Must Have

• Ability to understand and read Financial Statements with notes
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with a particular focus on MS Excel
• 'Can do' attitude, ability to cope with tight deadlines, working under pressure

Nice to have

• Experience in Singapore tax is desired
• Experience in managing service operations, managing multiple clients and client deliverables
• Certified Public Accountant

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT 

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced. 

We're committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

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