Country
Singapore
City
SINGAPORE
Workplace location
SINGAPORE-FRASERS TWR(SGP)
Employer company
TOTALENERGIES MARKETING ASIA-PACIFIC MIDDLE EAST
Domain
Finance
Type of contract
Regular position
Experience
Minimum 10 years

Context & Environment

TotalEnergies Singapore Services Pte. Ltd. (“TESS”) is responsible for cross-branch support for TotalEnergies affiliates in Singapore. 

Position holder has the ability to:

  • Support multi branches and multi stakeholder groups in a complex organization. 
  • Advise Singapore tax rules/regulations and international tax principles and mechanism for complex projects and issues
  • Be a self-starter with growth mindset and focus on problem solving  
  • Be service and results oriented 

Activities

BEPS Pillar 2 Compliance and Reporting 
 
Assist and support VP Tax Singapore (OTOC) in rolling out and implementing the framework on tax compliance with BEPS Pillar 2 requirements in Singapore 

 

  • Assist VP Tax Singapore in liaising with DF/FISC for Company’s guidance and requirements. 
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of BEPS compliance status and tools used in relevant processes. 
  • Coordinate with the branches and finance teams in Singapore in response to Pillar 2 compliance requirements, including but not limited to monitoring country ETR, organizing computation of QDMTT and filing domestic top up tax returns.
  • Provide timely reporting of progress and key matters to OTOC management 
  • Monitor potential risks and manage tax queries and audit defense related to Pillar 2 

 

Tax Support to Singapore OTOC Matters  

Provide expert tax advice and support to OTOC matters in Singapore to improve tax compliance status, including but not limited to:

  • Monitor Singapore tax legislative development and analyze potential impact to Company’s operations in Singapore 
  • Provide tax advice to Pillar 2 related matters and Singapore tax advice to other ad-hoc OTOC matters
  • Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and relevant functional teams to assist Singapore affiliates to develop and implement tax efficient strategies, including assisting affiliates in evaluating and applying for tax incentives
  • Provide advice and assistance to Singapore affiliates on transfer pricing matters to enhance TP compliance in Singapore 
  • Reporting to VP Tax Singapore and OTOC committee of any contentious tax issues and suggest practical solutions
  • Provide tax assistance to TESS management and functional teams, including but not limited to review of tax implications on TESS activities and agreements.
  • Manage external advisors for professional engagements by OTOC and/or TESS 
  • Professional liaisions with tax authorities/relevant government units

 

Continuous Improvement of Singapore OTOC Tax

  • Assist in developing strategy to optimize Singapore OTOC tax administration 
  • Continuously review work processes to ensure efficient workflow to maximize efficiency and quality of information flow
  • Organize tax trainings for different business groups of Singapore entities to improve tax awareness  
  • Lead or implement new projects as delegated by OTOC management and VP Tax Singapore (OTOC) from time to time.

Candidate Profile

  • Degree in tax or accounting with professional qualification (e.g. accredited tax professionals)
  • At least 10 years of relevant working experience in both Big 4 firm and large MNCs, preferably not less than 8 years experience specialized in corporate taxes.
  • Strong tax technical knowledge of Singapore tax legislations and international tax principles and mechanism 
  • Up-to-date knowledge and experience on BEPS 2.0 
  • Experience of engagement with IRAS and relevant government authorities/agencies
  • Experience of managing tax compliance, tax planning and tax advisory 
  • Hands on experiences of accounting systems is a strong plus
  • Experience of working in a shared service function is a strong plus
  • Self-starter with a growth mindset, strong multi-tasking, and independent
  • Teamwork mentality, positive mindset and problem-solving attitude, with high standard of integrity and work ethics
  • Good communication skills


Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.