Total 4 senior manager job vacancies in health sciences authority building

[What you will be working on]

• Conduct investigations of suspected violations of Singapore Tax Laws and assist in the prosecution of tax evaders

• Analyse cases to determine if a tax crime has been committed

• Prepare reports to recommend penal actions to be taken on non-compliant taxpayers

• Act as the complainant to prosecute tax evaders and testify in court as an expert witness

• Arrange for the payment and collection of under-declared taxes and penalties from tax evaders

[What we are looking for]

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Accountancy/ Business Administration/ Finance/ Economics or other professional qualifications

• Candidates with knowledge or experience in tax, audit and/or law enforcement are preferred

• Strong analytical skills and attention to details

• Good writing, communication and negotiation skills

• Able to think out-of-the box

• Resourceful and able to work independently

• Able to question and probe

* As this role is predominately field work in nature, all successful hires are required to be certified medically fit for non-office working conditions

[What you will be working on]

As a Senior Associate, you will be expected to handle one or more of these areas of work:

• Provide clear and effective legal advice on income tax, stamp duties, GST, other taxes and corporate counsel issues that are necessary for IRAS’s functions
• Represent IRAS in tax appeals before the tax tribunals and the courts
• Provide clear and effective directions on investigations and prosecutions and prosecute tax offences in the courts
• Draft clear and effective legislative drafts to reflect policy intent.

You will report to the Chief Legal Officer and Director of the Branch you are posted to.

Advisory & Litigation Branches 1 and 2 focus on rendering tax advice to IRAS divisions and representing IRAS in tax appeals.

The Prosecution, Corporate & Legislation Branch focuses on prosecuting tax offences in the courts, corporate counsel work and drafting of tax legislation.

[What we are looking for]

- Excellent law degree and called to the Singapore Bar

- At least 3 years Post-Qualification Experience

- Experience in litigation is necessary

- Excellent writing and communication skills

- Analytical, independent and self-motivated

- Ability to consider issues from a systemic perspective

- Desire to serve in public service

[What you will be working on]

• This role supports the end-to-end administration of Casino Taxes and Gambling Duties.

• Handle matters relating to policy and legislation on Casino Taxes and Gambling Duties.

• Responsible for assessment and compliance audit on casino operators, private clubs and Singapore Pools

• Handle enquiries across multiple contact channels (including telephone, via correspondence or through interviews)

• Stakeholder management including liaise with other government and regulatory authorities, ministries on all matters relating to casino taxes, gambling duties and other ancillary matters.

[What we are looking for]

• Bachelor’s Degree/Polytechnic Diploma (preferably in Accounting or Business Administration).

• Good knowledge of principles of accounting and taxation law.

• Preferably 2 to 5 years of practical experience in auditing. Experience in the area of internal audit and evaluating adequacy internal controls is a plus.

• Meticulous and analytical.

• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Resourceful and able to work independently in a team environment

[What you will be working on] 
•Responsible for assessment and compliance audits of clubs and associations, which includes trade associations, managements corporations, town councils, approved pension and provident funds, mutual benefit organizations and exempt bodies such as 1st Schedule cases, trade unions and co-operatives.
•Evaluation and approval of Section 5 pension or provident fund.
•Responsible for the assessment of income of estate, private trusts, settlements and Unit Trusts.
•Processing applications for artefacts, computers and public sculpture donations.
•Evaluate application for double tax deduction scheme for approved grant-makers.
•Answer to enquiries at the counter, over the telephone and via snail mails and emails.

[What we are looking for] 
•Bachelor’s Degree/Polytechnic Diploma (preferably in Accounting or Business Administration).
•Good knowledge of principles of accounting and taxation laws relating to businesses.
•Preferably 2 to 5 years of practical experience in dealing with taxation of businesses. Experience in taxation law relating to bodies of persons is a plus.
•Meticulous and analytical.
•Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
•Resourceful and able to work independently in a team environment.