Total 5 job vacancies by IRA Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore

[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]
Our 2-year Management Associate Programme offers you the opportunity to undergo a structured programme where you will gain experience in at least 2 different areas of work in IRAS. You will get to develop competencies across different roles and functions (policy, operations and other competencies). 
You will also be given support and career guidance in the form of mentorship by our Senior Leaders as well as training and developmental opportunities including overseas training opportunities or exposure to work outside IRAS. 
As a young officer, this programme will benefit you as you will gain a better understanding of your career preferences and fit within IRAS and your longer-term career aspirations. 
Join our Management Associate Programme to be part of this dynamic and innovative organisation who serves the nation with a strong sense of purpose and pride!

Selection Process 
You will go through 4 stages of assessment as follows:
•Video interview and written assessment 
•Screening interview
•Cognitive/ psychometric tests
•Panel interview with Senior Management

Application Cycle 
The application cycle for the MAP would be in March annually.
Successful candidates will commence the MAP on 1 August 2024. 
 
[What we are looking for]
Apply to our Management Associate Programme if you have what we are looking for: 
•Singaporean/ Singapore Permanent Resident undergraduate in your final year of study in any discipline; or a recent graduate with 2 years or less of working experience
•Dynamic, agile individual 
•Strong academic achievements in any discipline
•Excellent Co-Curricular Activities track record
•Proven leadership abilities. Applicants with working experiences should have a strong track record in demonstrating this through past work experiences.
•Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to be able to develop, recommend and implement initiatives that would positively impact taxpayers and stakeholders. 
 

[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.