Job Description

What the role is:You will be part of a dynamic team that spearheads Singapore\'s growth and development as a leading International Maritime Centre (IMC). You will contribute towards the key purposes of safeguarding Singapore\'s maritime tax competitiveness, and growing and developing Singapore\'s maritime industry.[What you will be working on]
You will be expected to strategise and safeguard Singapore\'s maritime tax competitiveness.The key duties and responsibilities are to:Conceptualise, develop, review and implement tax policies to grow and develop Singapore as an International Maritime CentreEngage internal and external stakeholders on tax related matters. This could be through offering technical advice on tax or scheme-related issues and concerns, as well as organizing of inhouse and external events to educate and encourage better tax compliance in the shipping communityAdminister programmes, including developing and maintaining processes/ frameworks to meet governance requirements and overseeing related audits and reviews.Ensure the shipping community\'s compliance with the requirements of the tax programmes/frameworksParticipate/lead digital transformation efforts to improve effectiveness and efficiency of compliance processes and knowledge managementAssist with/oversee international tax reporting requirements[What we are looking for]Trained in Accountancy or Business, with at least 2 years of working experience in corporate taxation.Experience in international taxation and/or handling tax matters of shipping companies will be an advantagePossess good interpersonal and communication skills to engage both internal and external stakeholdersDetail-oriented and enterprisingIndependent and good team player with ability to deliver in a fast paced environmentAbility to handle multiple on-going projects or assignmentsAbout Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore:"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore\'s strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore\'s port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore