Manager, Incentives Advisory

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a globally recognized independent professional services firm known for its entrepreneurial, action-oriented approach to helping clients solve complex challenges and achieve their fullest potential. Our culture promotes independent thinkers and proactive doers who strive to make a significant impact on clients and the industry. Our values focus on Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, creating a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Since establishing a presence in Southeast Asia and Australia in 2017, A&M has rapidly expanded to eight offices across Singapore (headquarters), Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Ho Chi Minh City, along with offices in Greater China (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing), Seoul, and India (Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi).

About the Tax Team

The A&M Tax group comprises seasoned tax professionals dedicated to delivering tailored tax advice across a variety of industries. Free from audit-based conflicts of interest, the team maintains a strong commitment to responsive client service and operates internationally in Asia, Australia, EMEA, and the United States. Our Southeast Asia Tax team in Singapore is expanding and seeks high-caliber professionals to join us.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on Singapore and regional tax incentive programs, including tax credits, government grants, and subsidies.
• Evaluate client eligibility for incentive schemes and deliver pragmatic recommendations aligned with their business and growth strategies.
• Offer guidance on structuring incentives considering substance, governance, organizational model, staffing, skill development, and economic contribution.
• Lead the preparation of business plans, investment narratives, and economic contribution cases that support incentive applications and expansion initiatives.
• Engage with government bodies such as the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), supporting client interactions.
• Create executive briefing documents and presentation materials for management and government discussions.
• Oversee incentive application processes, including data collection, financial analytics, drafting submissions, and organizing stakeholder contributions.
• Assist clients in addressing agency inquiries and negotiating incentive terms and conditions.
• Advise on post-award compliance matters such as annual reporting, commitment tracking, and governance frameworks.
• Support clients with amendments, renewals, and expansions of incentive applications as business needs evolve.
• Conduct cross-border incentive assessments and investment analyses by comparing incentives across jurisdictions.
• Monitor developments in incentive policies and emerging government support across key markets.
• Manage client relationships ensuring high-quality engagement delivery.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposals, thought leadership articles, and market initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary A&M teams including Tax, Transaction Advisory, and Corporate Finance to provide integrated solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Four to six years’ experience in corporate tax, incentives, and advisory services.
• Experience may come from professional services firms, government agencies, corporate settings, or a combination thereof.
• Strong familiarity with Singapore tax incentives, credits, grants, and government support structures.
• Proven knowledge of Singaporean and international corporate tax matters, including tax planning, cross-border operating frameworks, investment holding structures, and practical structuring advice.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities to navigate complex business scenarios and propose actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills, capable of producing high-quality client and executive materials.
• Effective project management abilities, managing several client projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated capability in managing client engagements independently while fostering strong relationships.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and growth-focused mindset.

Education and Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Accountancy, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA, ACA, CTA, or equivalents are preferable but not mandatory.