Description
Summary:
The Tax Compliance Analyst supports the Group’s tax compliance across jurisdictions, managing advisors, reviewing returns, and ensuring timely reporting.
Highlights:
1. Support tax compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions
2. Work with tax advisors on corporate income tax and FATCA/CRS returns
3. Assist in drafting internal tax policies and procedures
Job Summary:
The Tax Compliance Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Group’s tax compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions. This includes liaising with finance teams for information, managing the tax advisors in the tax compliance process and reviewing tax returns, ensuring timely reporting under local tax laws, maintaining accurate tax records, and assisting in audits and regulatory reviews. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a working knowledge of corporate taxation and international tax reporting frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct Tax Compliance
Work with tax advisors to prepare and file the corporate income tax returns across jurisdictions where ESR Group operates and ensure compliance with local tax laws
Support withholding tax reporting process to ensure that withholding tax returns are filed on a timely basis
Monitor tax payments and ensure timely settlement of tax liabilities
FATCA / CRS Reporting
Work with tax advisors to prepare and submit FATCA/CRS returns to relevant authorities (e.g., IRAS, IRS)
Maintain accurate documentation and internal controls for audit readiness
Regulatory & Statutory Support
Support external tax audits and manage information requests from tax authorities
Assist in drafting internal tax policies and procedures
Stay updated with corporate tax rules and provide guidance on the
Cross-functional Coordination
Work closely with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Investor Relations teams to ensure alignment on tax matters
Liaise with external advisors and auditors as needed
Requirements
Qualified accountant or tax professional (e.g., CPA, CA, or equivalent);
+3 years of experience in direct tax compliance, preferably in a corporate, Big 4, or asset management environment;
Strong understanding of corporate tax and international tax compliance;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and tax software (e.g., OneSource, IRAS e-Services);
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills;
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment; and
Familiarity with FATCA/CRS regulations and international tax frameworks is a plus