Senior Specialist, Tax Planning - Singapore - SUNSEAP GROUP PTE. LTD.

Description

EDP Renewables APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world's largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore, EDP Renewables is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, as well as new technologies such as storage.

EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition, Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals, we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create.

This role will be a part of our APAC Tax planning team and have the opportunity to undertake a variety of tax compliance and accounting matters for the Group entities in Singapore and APAC region (excluding China and Vietnam). The role will also undertake various operational tax advisory work arising from the tax compliance and accounting matters. The role will be 70% compliance and 30% advisory.

Compliance and Reporting

• Manage tax compliance (direct and indirect taxes, including withholding taxes) activities together with EDPR APAC and EDPR Global Tax Planning team and the finance community of the APAC platform.
• Prepare / Review quarterly tax provisions (current and deferred taxes) and prepare quarterly tax reporting packages for Global Reporting requirements.
• Support company-wide initiatives aiming at achieving a sustainable tax compliance and accounting for the Group.
• Ensure accurate and timely APAC tax reporting to relevant stakeholders (e.g., EDPR APAC management, EDPR management, tax authorities, auditors, etc.).
• Work with other Business areas such as Finance and Accounting in the reinforcement of the Transfer Pricing Policies.
• Monitor and control tax compliance, tax accounting and tax reporting activities within assigned geographies.
• Assist with any TP documentation/ obligations / queries/ audits by working closely with external service providers, local teams as well as EDPR Tax Planning team

Operational Tax Advisory

• Work with other business functions such as Accounting, Corporate Finance, Treasury, Planning and Control, Procurement, Mergers & Acquisitions, etc.
• Advice Accounting function and other functions of Finance and business regarding intercompany recharges matters from a tax perspective.
• Follow legislative changes in various geographies where the Group is present and monitor their respective impact in Group's operations.
• Work with Head of Tax and APAC Tax Manager to implement the tax planning opportunities arising from the daily operational work.
• Develop processes to improve coordination of inter-disciplinary teams to anticipate tax risks and opportunities for EDPR APAC

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Accountancy or equivalent ·
• At least 4 to 5 years' experience in the tax practice of a professional accountancy firm or an MNC environment
• Good knowledge of the Singapore tax System and international Tax
• Able to translate technical tax issues into practical business solutions.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Hands-on, open, creative, and pro-active mentality and keen to work in a team

When you join EDP Renewables APAC, you will have access to:

Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions ·

Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering

About EDP Group:

As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives, we intend to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.

What makes us proud as an employer:

• TOP Employer APAC, Singapore 2024 certification
• TOP Employer Europe 2024 certification
• Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021
• Top Workplaces US 2021
• Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation