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Job Description

With a vibrant real estate and asset management market in the Asia, we are looking for experienced individuals who are excited to ride this growth with us. In this non-client facing internal tax technical support role, you will have the opportunity to work with the tax specialists in the real estate and asset management sector. Along with specific industry training, including investment fund specialisation, you can look forward to develop deep knowledge in the Asset Management / Real Estate sector.

The successful candidate will be involved in the following types of projects:

• Fund structuring
• Tax structuring of carried interests
• Tax due diligence of real estate holding entities / funds
• Cross border real estate acquisition
• IPO projects such as REIT and Business Trust listing in Singapore, including advising on tax matters during the warehousing stage
• Corporate restructuring
• Application of tax rulings and tax incentives
• Permanent establishment analysis and mitigation
• Stamp duty advisory
• Capital Allowance study

The ideal candidate should:

• Possess at least 3 years of relevant working experience in local Corporate Tax / Mergers & Acquisitions and/or international Corporate Tax with international professional services firm / regulatory bodies (will adjust accordingly depending on the grade)
• Possess tax advisory experience in fund structuring and/or real estate M&A in Singapore and international markets
• Possess a University degree and/or post-graduate qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or Law.
• Have an outward-looking, people-oriented personality with great communication skills as well as an analytical mind, leadership qualities and the ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent writing and strong project management skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

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.