Senior Associate / Associate (Tax Policy)

Ministry of Finance

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
What the role is:The Tax Policy directorate formulates tax policies with the view to creating a competitive, equitable, and fiscally resilient tax system.What you will be working on:As a Tax Policy (TP) officer in MOF, you will formulate and implement tax policies to ensure a pro-growth fiscal system that will expand Singapore's economic space and promote our social objectives. You achieve this by: • Identifying initiatives and processing approvals to facilitate optimal management of tax measures through other government agencies • Engaging and consulting relevant stakeholders in the review and implementation of tax policies • Undertaking benchmarking research/studies, identifying and addressing international tax developments that are expected to have a medium/long-term impact.What we are looking for:
  • Background in Economics/Business/Accountancy would be an advantage • Keen interest in, and passion for public policy work • Strong analytical and quantitative ability with good writing skills • Excellent interpersonal skills to engage both internal and external stakeholders
About Ministry of Finance:The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is responsible for managing Singapore's fiscal policies and the structure of its economy. We work to maintain international standards and best practices in areas such as company law, accounting standards, and corporate governance principles. We aim to advance the well-being and development of Singapore by: • achieving a balanced budget through prudent and sustainable fiscal policies; • ensuring the prudent investment of the government's reserves and other public funds; • setting out policies for government procurement, customs regulation, accounting standards and business regulation; • fostering a regulatory environment conducive to business and enterprise; and • ensuring that businesses operating within Singapore's jurisdiction are compatible with international standards and practices, in areas such as company law, accounting standards and corporate governance principles.

Ministry of Finance