Description
Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change, clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems.
With over 10,000 people across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, leverage A&M's restructuring heritage to help companies act decisively, catapult growth and accelerate results. We are experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities with a shared commitment to telling clients what's really needed for turning change into a strategic business asset, managing risk and unlocking value at every stage of growth. With our focus on digital transformation, we help businesses streamline and modernise their tax processes, leveraging advanced technology and insights to drive value. Join our team, where innovation, expertise, and collaboration are key to success.
We are seeking a
Senior Associate / Associate - Tax Technology and Transformation to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support the delivery of technology-driven tax transformation initiatives, assisting clients to improve their tax processes, optimise performance, and ensure compliance through digital solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong tax background, a passion for technology, and experience in implementing tax technology tools. Our Tax Practice covers all aspects of tax advisory services in Asia, including M&A tax due diligence, tax structuring, general tax advisory services etc. This position will lead and/or execute a diverse range of complex assignments as well as cross border transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the selection, implementation, and optimisation of tax technology solutions for clients, including ERP systems, tax reporting software, and workflow automation tools.
- Analyse existing tax processes, identify areas for improvement, and recommend technology-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Support project delivery across multiple clients, ensuring timelines, budgets, and expectations are met while managing and coordinating resources.
- Facilitate data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes for tax reporting, compliance, and analytics projects. Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all reporting outputs.
- Work closely with clients to understand their unique needs, providing tailored recommendations and support on technology solutions for tax compliance and reporting.
- Support with the provision of training and guidance to clients on new tax technology tools, ensuring smooth adoption and optimisation. Serve as an internal knowledge resource on emerging tax technology trends.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field. A relevant professional certification (e.g., CA, CPA, CTA, CISA) is an advantage.
- Minimum of 2-6 years of experience in tax, finance, or technology transformation, with a strong focus on digital tax solutions, preferably in a consulting or managed services environment.
- Familiarity with tax technology platforms (e.g., OneSource, Vertex, SAP, Alteryx) and proficiency in data management tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Power BI). Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends and opportunities for automation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks effectively to meet deadlines and client expectations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong sense of ownership, adaptability, and eagerness to work in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a team focused on transforming tax services through the latest technology and overall best practices.
- Access to ongoing training, certifications, and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborate with a diverse client portfolio across various industries.
- Join a collaborative and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued.
If you are passionate about the intersection of tax and technology and ready to contribute to impactful transformation projects, we invite you to apply.
Qualities we look for in the candidate include:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to articulate to client representatives and colleagues
- Ability to collaborate with team members of diverse backgrounds across offices and lines of service
- Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial environment
- Ability to exceed client expectations and deliver high quality client service
- Highly analytical mind-set
- Strong project management skills
- Team-oriented personality
- Motivated and effective in a fast-paced culture
Overview Of A&m Southeast Asia And Australia
Alvarez & Marsal established its Southeast Asia and Australia presence in 2017 and has in the last 3 years scaled up rapidly across the region, with 9 offices now in Singapore (HQ), Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City; these are complemented by our offices in North Asia in Greater China (Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing) & Korea (Seoul) and India (Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi). Our experienced team has an average of more than 15 years experience and combines top-tiers consultants and C-level executives from different industries and is led by Utsav Garg, Managing Director and Head, Southeast Asia and Australia. Our clients include private equity firms as well as well-known local and multinational corporations across Southeast Asia and Australia.
Diversity & Inclusion
A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging workguided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversityare the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our Inclusive Diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
