Research & Development and Incentives Advisory

**Function(s)**:Tax**Work Type**:Permanent**Start Date for Applications**:1 Oct 2024**Closing Date for Applications**:
KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
Job Description
The R&D and Incentives Advisory team in Singapore comprises experienced consulting professionals with different technical expertise who work effectively together to assist local, national, and multinational companies across multiple industries to access various grants and incentives schemes that the Singapore Government offers, including making claims under the R&D tax incentive. As a vibrant, dynamic, and growing practice, we are seeking an Associate who is eager to grow with and contribute to the team.

**What is in store for you?**
- An exciting career opportunity in a leading practice.
- Exposure to high-impact projects in areas such as automation/digitalisation, technology development, business expansion into Singapore.
- Access to the latest market trends, industry developments and key emerging R&D innovations in Singapore.
- Opportunities to network and collaborate with various professionals, including interactions with C-suite executives from different industries.
- Enhance knowledge on financial and tax structures of the businesses’ operations.

**What does your role entail?**
You will be part of a comprehensive end-to-end consulting process which includes the following key areas of contribution:

- Understanding our client needs - Alongside other members of an engagement team, participate in discussions with our clients to understand their envisioned business models and operational plans (including the qualitative and quantitative factors) in Singapore.
- Documentation review - Conduct thorough analysis of technical and financial documentations to assess the suitability of the relevant incentive(s) and grant(s) to offer tailored advice to our clients.
- Preparation of engagement deliverables
- Strategize and prepare the necessary documentations / materials, such as business plans, project plans, technical descriptions.
- Liaising, meeting and corresponding with personnel from the relevant government agencies.
- Engagement planning and monitoring - Assist with the management of projects and engagements, such as engagement scheduling, setup, and billing.
- Collaboration - Partner with colleagues from different business units (both local and overseas) to ensure the delivery of timely and high-quality professional services to a wide myriad of clients.
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At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.