Vice President, Tax, Real Estate

Location

Singapore - 138 Market Street, CapitaGreen, #32 01

Business - Real Estate

Brookfield Real Estate Group is one of Brookfield's primary operating groups. The Real Estate Group is one of the world's largest investors in real estate, with a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality and alternative real estate assets on five continents. The Group owns and operates approximately $268 billion of assets representing the most iconic properties in the world's most dynamic markets. We seek to generate value by leveraging our operating expertise and focusing on our core real estate capabilities of leasing, financing, development, design and construction as well as property and facilities management. For more information, visit

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

The role will primarily involve tax support for M&A transactions and tax compliance work across Singapore/ Korea/ Japan (South Asia) . The role also involves providing various tax support functions to the operations in the above referred countries. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career development and growth as a tax professional in a highly dynamic and challenging work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead tax structuring, tax M&A and diligence efforts for Brookfield Property Group's investments/ opportunities across Singapore, Korea and Japan. The candidate will also be responsible for and lead tax related corporate restructuring, cash repatriation

• Responsible for tax underwriting in financial model, legal document review from a tax perspective

• Good understanding of local tax rules, incentive schemes, BEPS Pillar 2, VAT/ Goods and service Tax, transfer tax rules across Singapore/ Korea/ Japan

• Oversee the operation of South Asia international tax function for the property group including compliance, financial reporting, audit

• Manage the development and execution of the tax strategy, planning initiatives and tax risk management

• Proactively communicate and recommend tax strategies and solutions to senior management.

• Monitor applicable transfer pricing policies and ensure adequate documentation

• Coordinate internal reporting and provide tax support for operational matters (e.g., cash management and repatriation) across internal functions in South Asia (Accounting, Legal, Treasury, Finance, Compliance, Corporate Secretarial & Business Operations)

• Liaise with Brookfield's tax team located globally on reporting and compliance matters

• Monitor changes in tax laws that may impact Brookfield's tax positions, including tax accounting implications

• Stay abreast of all new tax legislation affecting the South Asia region and communicate with the internal leadership team.

• Manage external tax advisors/ outsourcing arrangements for tax compliance

• Coordinate with BAM on foreign affiliate tax matters to ensure consistency in tax positions, tax risk management and administrative dealings

• Ensure Brookfield's tax risk management policy and other policies are adhered to

• Manage inquiries and audits by tax authorities

• Develop good working relationships with team members and foster a culture of operational excellence

• Maintain and expand technical tax knowledge through professional development activities.

• Assist and/or work on tax planning and other ad-hoc projects, as required, from time to time; and other relevant work assigned by the supervisor.

Your profile

• Solid experience in M&A transactions, strong technical knowledge of local tax rules including corporate reorganisations, cross border tax issues, BEPS

• Understanding of and experience with Fund industry

• Experience in or an understanding in stamp duty and GST as relevant to real estate sector would be an added advantage.

• Able to think broadly.  Considers commercial and other non-tax objectives when working on projects

• Adds value to the broader business and transactions in ways that are not directly related to tax

• Experience with tax return computations and tax provision reporting

• Experience managing and executing large complex tax assignments

• Ability to work cross-functions, multi-task and work in a very fast-paced and team-oriented environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• Excellent project management skills and applies a pragmatic and efficient approach to handling complex assignments

• Solid computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications

• Position requires an individual with a minimum of 10-15 years of tax experience (with a focus of South Asia tax – Singapore, Korea, Japan)

• Big 4 accounting/tax firm experience preferably

Key Competencies Required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Self-management & integrity. Works well alone as well as in a team

• Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines and multi-task

• Strives for continuous improvement

• Ability to understand complex legal structures, regulations and apply judgement

• Very well organised and high attention to detail

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.  Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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