Tax Manager (Far East Orchard)

Company description:

Incorporated in 1967 and listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange since 1968, Far East Orchard Limited ("Far East Orchard") is a real estate company with a lodging platform that aims to achieve sustainable and recurring income through a diversified and balanced portfolio and is also a member of Far East Organization, Singapore's largest private property developer. Far East Orchard has developed residential, commercial, hospitality and purpose-built student accommodation ("PBSA") properties in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom ("UK"). Redefining itself through a strategic transformation of the business in 2012, Far East Orchard expanded into the complementary businesses of hospitality management and healthcare real estate. In 2015, it diversified its real estate portfolio to include PBSA properties in the UK.

Through its hospitality partnerships with The Straits Trading Company and Toga Group, Far East Orchard's hospitality arm — Far East Hospitality — now owns more than 10 hospitality assets and manages over 100 properties with more than 16,500 rooms in Australia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore. The Group also holds a portfolio of purpose-built medical suites for lease and for sale in Novena Medical Centre and Novena Specialist Centre, both located in Singapore's premier medical hub in Novena.

Job description:

Support the Group on all tax-related matters (ie. Compliance, transfer pricing, structuring etc.) in business operations in different jurisdictions. Oversee tax filings compliance and to resolve key tax matters.

Tax compliance

• Oversee tax compliance for real estate transactions and entities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to local tax laws and regulations.
• Manage and file corporate tax returns and other required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate and liaise with external tax advisors and local tax authorities to ensure proper tax reporting.

Acquisitions and Disposals

• Lead tax structuring and due diligence for real estate acquisitions, disposals and investments.
• Provide tax advice on the structuring of transactions to optimize tax efficiency and minimize risk.
• Coordinate with internal legal and finance teams to ensure tax aspects are fully integrated into transactional processes.

Tax Structuring

• Develop and implement tax-efficient structures for cross-border real estate transactions, including the use of joint ventures, partnerships, and other investment vehicles.
• Evaluate the tax implications of different financing and ownership structures.
• Provide ongoing strategic tax advice on holding structures, financing, and repatriation strategies for real estate investments across jurisdictions.

Transfer Pricing

• Oversee and manage transfer pricing documentation for real estate entities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and international guidelines.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in tax advisory or tax management within the real estate sector, with expertise in multi-jurisdictional taxation.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations relating to real estate transactions, structuring, and transfer pricing.