Finance, Specialist

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

It’s about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. Encompassing our ambition of helping a billion people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.

And to get there, we need ambitious people who believe in playing an important part in shaping that future. People seeking unmatched career and personal growth opportunities, who are driven to work with, and learn from some of the most inspiring and supportive leaders in the business.

Sound like you? Then read on.

About The Role

This position will assist the Senior Tax Manager in all aspects of tax compliance, planning and reporting. This position will be responsible for assisting with the preparation and review of local tax returns and management of the tax affairs of AIA Singapore, LCV, AIAFA, AIA Brunei and AIA Agent Provident Fund including but not limited to:-

• Goods and Services Tax
• Withholding Tax
• Transfer pricing
• Assist with statutory tax compliance including timely filing of statutory returns, compliance with tax legislations and practices and managing tax regulators (e.g. via effective use of the IRAS’ Enhanced Taxpayer Relationship Programme) for early closure of the business units’ tax affairs.
• Assist in preparation of tax projections and forecasts.
• Assist with tax advice to the Singapore segment on its company related activities and transactions ensuring compliance and encouraging tax efficient solutions where applicable. This includes acting as a trusted ‘Business Partner’ and providing tax technical expertise on business activities and transactions.
• Assist in implementation of any tax-driven system/control/policy changes.
• Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and their potential impact on the business units.
• Assist in identifying and implementing sustainable tax planning and strategy to achieve optimal tax efficient position for the Singapore segment in relation to its business and strategic planning activities.
• Support the Senior Tax Manager in ensuring tax governance and controls are in place to mitigate any identified risks in relation tax.
• Identify and recommend process improvements streamline and improve overall effectiveness of the tax function to deliver sustainable quality results, including collaboration with other finance colleagues and/or departments to apply and deliver digital tax solutions.
  
  

Requirements

• Education – Degree in Accounting and/or professional qualification
• Experience – at least 5 years experience on Indirect Tax and withholding tax.
• Experience with taxation of insurance companies is a plus.
• Certifications/licenses – CPA and/or SIATP
• Special skills – Knowledge of Singapore tax rules and regulations. Proficiency in accounting software, SAP. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  

Believe in better with AIA. If you work at AIA, you play an important part in this movement. Which is why we give you every opportunity to learn, grow and shape your career - your way!


Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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ABOUT AIA

For over a century, AIA has served the ever-changing needs of our customers across Asia-Pacific. Our Purpose to help millions of people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives is at the heart of everything we do.

As pioneering innovators, we’re now transforming AIA to be faster, simpler and more connected to create better solutions and impactful experiences for our customers and communities. AIA encourages and enables our people to act with clarity, courage and humanity in service of our Purpose.

JOIN US

At AIA, we believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. Whether it’s investing better wellbeing, inspiring better learning, building better relationships, or making a better impact on customers, a career at AIA will challenge you to find new ways to pursue your ‘better’.

AIA is committed to building a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive workforce for all employees to thrive in. Join us if you believe in creating a better tomorrow!