Senior Tax Specialist - Singapore - REC Group

REC Group

Verified Company

Singapore

1 week ago

Posted by:

Wei Jie

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Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in Norway in 1996, REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company with a strong footprint in North America, Europe and Asia.

We are part of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), a Fortune Global 500 company that shares our passion for bold innovations that empower people with clean energy solutions and drive global energy transitions.

A trusted partner for customers, consumers and employees, we are "Solar's most trusted"

DESIGNATION :
Senior Tax Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Senior Tax Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the Tax Manager on all tax matters including but not limited to tax compliance matters in REC, formulate and improve existing processes, review tax filings and reports, and resolve issues and inquiries such as transfer pricing, corporate tax matters, group restructuring, and lead/support in occasional ad-hoc projects.

Responsibilities:

Transfer Pricing

Works directly with affiliated company's Transfer Pricing Team and formulate new or improve existing REC processes to align various REC teams to meet affiliated company's Transfer Pricing guidelines and requirements.

This includes engaging and managing external TP consultants to determine appropriate:
1) IntraGroup selling prices of products

2) IntraGroup interest rates for loans & borrowings

3) IntraGroup cross charging of management fees and royalties etc.

4) All other IntraGroup transactions

The role is required to lead the preparation and coordination of all transfer pricing documentation at the group level and at each local entity level (Singapore/US/Germany/Japan/China/Norway)

Corporate Tax

Monitor local tax regulations in all REC markets including any upcoming changes and updating Tax Manager timely.
Proactive coverage of interfaces between various REC regions and affiliated company's Tax Team to ensure alignment with affiliated company's Tax guidelines and requirements
Assist in coordinating appropriate responses to tax audits in any REC markets.

Ad-Hoc Projects
The role will also be expected to lead or support in occasional ad-hoc projects such as:

Optimization of Transfer Pricing between Corporate Taxes and Custom Duties within regulatory parameters to achieve the best financial outcome
Minimizing Corporate & Withholding Taxes during the structuring of IntraGroup Loans, Royalties, Management Fees and Dividends
Annual review of REC Singapore property tax with KPMG Property Tax team
Formulate approaches or processes to determine appropriate inputs relating to corporate taxes for any REC expansion into new markets or special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in accountancy or taxation
Certified CPA / Chartered Accountant is preferred
Minimum 4 years of tax experience in public accounting firm (Big four preferred)
Good working knowledge of Singapore taxation and International tax knowledge
Strong technical knowledge of direct / indirect taxes and transfer pricing regulations
Outstanding conceptual, analytical and problemsolving skills, coupled with a high energy level
Ability to be proactive and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
Wellorganized and detailoriented
Able to work both independently and as a team player.
Strong and solid knowledge of Tax with an understanding of international markets (Singapore/US/Germany/Japan/China/Norway) in the manufacturing industry is an advantage

OTHER INFORMATION

Versatile, be able to think and navigate quickly and possess a strong analytical mind to focus on core issues
Good communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
This is a hybrid role (3 days at office
The Gateway at Beach Road and 2 days wfh).