Description of the Company’s background
Incorporated in Singapore, Prologis Fund Management Pte Ltd is responsible for providing fund management services to the Prologis Group of Companies' co-investment ventures and funds investing in the Asia markets. In its capacity as the fund manager, the Company manages and oversees the performance of the Prologis SG Funds and undertakes the investment performance and project quality control risks.
Job Descriptions
An integral part of our dynamic Global Team the role will focus mainly on managing tax duties, engaging in tax compliance, tax provision, and conducting technical tax research and documentation. The role will extend to supporting cross-border tax compliance and contemplated business transactions. Collaboration with key stakeholders to accurately assess and communicate the tax implications on business operations and position the company for optimal tax performance.
Additionally, the role will involve managing a comprehensive range of corporate secretarial duties to ensure corporate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Tax
• Prepare and/or review third-party information requests related to tax compliance to ensure the timely filing of all local returns
• Prepare and/or review the regular tax returns, including Corporate Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax and other relevant taxes
• Assist in/Respond to tax audits, tax-related inquiries and notices from tax authorities
• Prepare and/or review the annual MAS returns
• Prepare and/or review tax provisions and projections on a quarterly basis
• Prepare technical memos to internal and external parties
• Assist in FATCA and CRS filing
• Liaise with corporate and fund accounting teams, corporate HQ as well as other regional offices
• Remain astutely informed of any changes in tax laws, particularly within Singapore and China and assess their impact, identifying potential challenges or avenues for organizational gain
• Contribute to special tax-related projects that advance the company's strategic interests
Corporate Secretarial Administration
• Manage a comprehensive range of corporate secretarial duties encompassing, but not limited to, the incorporation, liquidation, striking off, share transfer, and registration of Singapore companies/Limited Partnerships so as to coordinate steps plan and flow charts for corporate exercises (including restructuring, capital injection, liquidation, acquisition, financing) for Asia markets including Singapore, China, Japan and India
• Liaise with corporate legal counsels (internal and external) for the execution of the steps-plan in relation to corporate exercises
• Conduct all legal administrative tasks and oversee compliance obligations across Singaporean operations, upholding Prologis' high standards of corporate governance and adherence to local legislation
• Take responsibility as one of the assigned Corppass users Administrators for entities in Singapore
• Manage the XBRL and filing of Annual Returns, collaborating closely with the accounting and tax departments to ensure accuracy and timely submission for all Singaporean entities
• Perform KYCs with banks for the opening of new bank accounts
• Attend to Singapore Business Federation matters - application/exemption, where applicable
• Facilitate the preparation and distribution of meeting agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions for Board and committee meetings
• Maintain and organize legal documents and records, both physical and digital, ensuring their confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility
Job Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting
· Robust experience spanning 3 to 4 years in a public accounting environment, preferably with Big 4 background
· Deep understanding of China tax fundamentals and complexities relating to the asset management and real estate industry (coupled with accounting skills is a plus)
· Meticulous organizational skills paired with attention to detail
· Must be flexible to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
· Proficient communication skills - both oral and written (Chinese language is a must as you will be required to liaise with Prologis’ China team and read non-Chinese legal documents)
· Experience with real estate investment funds is highly regarded
· Technological proficiency with strong command over Microsoft Office Suite (Windows, Word, Power-Point, Excel, Outlook, Visio)
