Assoc Director, Finance and Tax with An Established Investment Firm

**Minimum 12 years of progressive tax and accounting experience, some of which are gained with international blue-chip financial institutions**:

- **Oversee tax compliance filings and provide internal tax support and advice to the group and its subsidiaries.**:

- **Ensure adherence to all relevant tax regulations and reporting requirements.**

Our client is a global PE firm backed by a blue chip and international asset management firm based in town. It offers generous benefits (e.g. 24 days leave, attractive var bonus) and a 1 day per week WFH arrangement.

This is an Associate Director, Finance and Tax role in the finance team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer & CFO, the incumbent is responsible for **group tax planning and tax compliance, support of accounting practices, and the maintenance of accounting records and financial statements for assigned entities.** This role requires a forward-thinking approach and a robust understanding of the regulatory environment impacting the financial aspects of the asset management industry.

**Responsibilities**
- Oversee tax matters of the organisation including tax planning, compliance, reporting, and maintaining good relationships with external tax authorities.
- Develop tax strategies to optimize the company’s financial performance while ensuring compliance with the tax laws and regulations.
- With assistance from external tax service providers, manage the preparation and/or review of the annual tax returns and quarterly GST returns
- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial and management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits and annual budgets.
- Assess and implement improvements to processes, policies, and procedures within the Finance function, maintaining internal controls for effective department operation.
- Contribute to the preparation and management of the company's budget, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
- Collaborate with other departments to support overall company goals and objectives, including legal matters related to finance and accounting implications.
- Liaise with the COO/CFO and executive team on matters related to the financial health and regulatory compliance of the company.
- Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and take full responsibility for the accuracy of the financial statements assigned.
- Support to prepare monthly payments, management reports, balance sheet reconciliation
- Coordinate and support audit processes including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
- Prepare and provide financial records, documentation, and information as required by auditors.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. CPA preferred.
- **Minimum 12 years of progressive tax and accounting experience, some of which are gained with international blue-chip financial institutions**:

- **Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective.**:

- **Oversee tax compliance filings and provide internal tax support and advice to the group and its subsidiaries.**:

- **Ensure adherence to all relevant tax regulations and reporting requirements.**:

- Ensure adherence to financial management policies and procedures
- Hands-on (as this role will not manage staff and will work in a newly created function)
- Has excellent presentation and communication skills.

Plus pts:

- The co is a very good MNC brand name that offer good perks including leave day entitlement of 24 days (per annum) and generous medical benefits.
- The co also offers good var bonus for performers
- The co is based in town. It also allows 1 day WFH arrangement.

Posted by: CAP Consulting (EA license: 14C7175)

Caroline Poh (EA Registration: R1105649)

Date Posted - 5 June 2025

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person