Job Description

What the role is:
As an Associate (Board of Review & Legal Unit), Legal Directorate, you will provide secretarial, administrative and paralegal support to the Tax Boards of Review and the MOF Legal Directorate. The Tax Boards of Review are administrative tribunals which comprise the Income Tax Board of Review, the Goods and Services Tax Board of Review and the Valuation Review Board, constituted under the Income Tax Act, the Goods and Services Tax Act and the Property Tax Act respectively. The Tax Boards of Review adjudicate disputes between taxpayers and the respective Comptrollers/Chief Assessor in appeals filed before the Boards. The Legal Directorate's mission is to advance MOF's strategic objectives through sound legal advice and effective policy representations. We strive to be trusted partners in shaping key policy developments and legal policy in Finance.
What you will be working on:
The key responsibilities and duties of this position include: Board of Review o Providing administrative and secretarial support to the Tax Boards (including the Chairperson, Deputy-Chairperson and members) to ensure the smooth running of the Boards and effective conduct of tax appeals. This includes: o Assisting and supporting the Boards in all aspects of case management processes and collection of requisite fees for the Tax Boards. o Handling of queries from parties and the public on Tax Boards matters and processes. o Providing staffing assistance on all matters related to appointment of Tax Boards' members, Board-related events, and the disbursement of honorariums. o Management of all case records and correspondences related to the Tax Boards. o Engaging in projects to improve processes of the Tax Boards. o Providing paralegal and administrative support to the Legal Directorate, which will include: o Assisting in maintaining and updating the files, documents and records of the Legal Directorate o Supporting Legal Counsel through legal research and drafting of legal documents. o To provide other forms of secretarial, administrative or paralegal support to the Tax Boards and the Legal Directorate, and any other ad-hoc project work, as required
What we are looking for:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills o Good communication skills and good command of written and spoken English, speaks at least one other language (i.e. Mandarin, Malay or Tamil) o Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with the public, colleagues, Board members, and other stakeholders and partners o Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) o Keen learner and ability to work under pressure o Adaptable to changes o Motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team o Meticulous and attention to detail o Paralegal skills / background in legal-related studies will be advantageous

About Ministry of Finance:
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is responsible for managing Singapore's fiscal policies and the structure of its economy. We work to maintain international standards and best practices in areas such as company law, accounting standards, and corporate governance principles. We aim to advance the well-being and development of Singapore by: o achieving a balanced budget through prudent and sustainable fiscal policies; o ensuring the prudent investment of the government's reserves and other public funds; o setting out policies for government procurement, customs regulation, accounting standards and business regulation; o fostering a regulatory environment conducive to business and enterprise; and o ensuring that businesses operating within Singapore's jurisdiction are compatible with international standards and practices, in areas such as company law, accounting standards and corporate governance principles.

Skills Required