The Tax team
Join Grant Thornton Singapore’s Tax team for a hands-on internship. You will work alongside experienced tax professionals, contribute to real client engagements and build practical experience in one or more of our tax service lines.
Our Tax team supports organisations at every stage of the lifecycle – from structuring business tax effectively and managing any employment tax issues to transactional tax obligations and compliance. The team helps businesses develop strategies that help businesses understand and manage tax liabilities and risk in a transparent and ethical way.
The friendly and supportive tax team works collaboratively across various four main specialties – corporate tax, goods, and services tax (GST), transfer pricing, and employer solutions and private clients. The team openly communicates at all levels, giving the support and guidance to develop as individuals and use their voice to shape the future of the team.
Responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to work primarily with one of our tax service lines, with opportunities to gain exposure to other teams where business needs permit. Each team offers distinct opportunities to develop specialised technical expertise and deliver value to clients. The key responsibilities within each service line are outlined below:
Corporate Tax
- Prepare corporate income tax computations, tax returns and supporting schedules
- Review financial information and documents for tax compliance purposes
- Research on corporate tax matters and assist in preparing relevant reports, advisory work and responses to client and IRAS queries
Goods & Services Tax
- Prepare GST returns, schedules and supporting documentation
- Reviewing transactions to determine the appropriate GST treatment
- Research on GST matters and assist in preparing reports, advisory work and responses to client and IRAS queries
Employer Solutions and Private Clients
- Prepare employer tax forms and individual income tax computations and tax returns for local and internationally mobile employees
- Support the collection and review of payroll, employment and personal tax information
- Research on the tax and CPF implications related to employment of individuals and assist in preparing reports, advisory work and responses to clients and IRAS queries
Transfer Pricing
- Gather and analyse financial and business information for transfer pricing engagements
- Preparation of transfer pricing documentation, reports and supporting analyses
- Conduct industry and company research using publicly available information and relevant databases
- Assist the team with benchmarking, documentation and other transfer pricing-related assignments
Technology
- Support the implementation and testing of tax technology and digital transformation solutions
- Assist with automation, data analytics and AI-driven initiatives to improve tax processes and client service delivery
- Identify opportunities to streamline and digitise tax compliance, reporting and advisory workflows
- Contribute to innovation projects that enhance efficiency and the overall client experience
Qualifications and requirements
- Pursuing a Degree or Diploma in Accountancy, Taxation, Finance, Business, Technology, or a related discipline is preferred. Candidates from other fields of study with a strong interest in taxation or problem solving are also encouraged to apply
- Able to commit to a full-time or part-time internship for a minimum duration of 3 months
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Ability to analyse and work with complex and detailed information
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please complete the Job Application Form and indicate 40 in the Job ID field. An email will be sent to you within 10-15 minutes for you to submit your CV/resume.
