Manager (Auditor - Goods & Services Tax Division)

Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore

Fixed TermsClosed

What the role is

As a tax professional, you have tax knowledge at your fingertips and the heart to build a socially-responsible taxpaying community. At IRAS, we offer you the space to apply your knowledge as we transform to redefine experiences for taxpayers. You will apply your resourcefulness, strong communication skills and expertise in administering a suite of tax services ranging from service, compliance and policy formulation.

The result? Your mark of insight on tax services which are transformational.

What you will be working on

Identifying audit issues and performing audit verification of the GST returns
Analysing data and using outputs to uncover insights for the purpose of performing the audit
Risk assess GST refund claims using digital compliance tools
Preparing reports and submissions on audit findings and recommending actions to be taken, as well as educating taxpayers on the correct GST treatment
Working closely with GSTD counterparts and IFD to identify and tackle fraudulent GST refund claims, where necessary

Officers are also expected to contribute towards enhancements and continuous work improvements by

Providing regular feedback/ ideas to improve taxpayers’ compliance and work processes
Participating and applying knowledge of relevant technologies (e.g. RPA, data analytics) or methodologies (e.g. BI & Design) in ad hoc projects that may be assigned from time to time to improve taxpayers’ compliance or streamline work processes

What we are looking for

Preferably a degree in Tax, Accountancy or Business
Basic knowledge in GST and/or at least 1 year audit experience will be an added advantage but is not essential
Good interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
Logical, organised and systematic in handling and analysing available information/data
Ability to question, probe and analyse
Resourceful and able to work independently in a team environment

We regret to inform that only short-listed candidates will be notified.
All successful hires will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

About Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore

Our Mission: • Act as an agent of the Government and provide service in administering, assessing, collecting and enforcing payment of taxes • Advise the Government and represent Singapore internationally on matters relating to taxation