Dalberg is committed to global development and innovation, and offers a variety of advisory services across the international development sector. Comprised of Dalberg Global Development Advisors, D. Capital & Dalberg Research, our platform provides high-level strategic, policy and investment advice to the leadership of key institutions, corporations and Global Tax & Audit Compliance – Senior Associate ABOUT THE ROLE The role will support the Group’s Global Tax & Audit Compliance function in preparing the consolidated accounts and audit deliverables for the Group Holding Companies in UK and Singapore and in executing group-level tax, transfer pricing (TP) and miscellaneous finance workstreams. The individual will be the primary preparer and day-to-day coordinator across local finance teams, auditors and external tax consultants, ensuring that calculations, filings, documentation and audit deliverables are accurate, timely and well documented. WHAT YOU WILL DO AND HOW YOU WILL GROW Supporting consolidated audits and accounting Prepare consolidation workings for the UK and Singapore consolidated accounts, including eliminations, FX translation and local GAAP to IFRS/ SFRS adjustments, for review by the Manager Reconcile inter-company balances and track confirmations from local teams; prepare balance sheet reconciliations at Holding Company and consolidation level Validate data submitted by local teams (completeness and analytical checks) and follow up on queries Maintain the PBC (Prepared by Client) tracker, compile and deliver PBC items to auditors, and respond to first-level audit queries until audit closure Support issuance and tracking of the group reporting calendar and reporting packs to local teams Prepare disclosure checklists and supporting schedules for the financial statements, including tax disclosures Track audit findings and management letter actions to closure Work closely with the Audit & Compliance management team on various audit workstreams and ensure timely response to auditors Records, compliance & process support Maintain the central documentation repository and the audit data room Maintain compliance checklists and the compliance calendar; follow up with local teams and flag exceptions to the Manager / Senior Manager Support company secretarial documentation for Group Holding Companies, working with internal Legal team and local company secretaries Tax & Transfer Pricing (TP) Assist Senior Manager (Tax) with ensuring global Tax & TP compliance in the following areas: Manage tax consultants in Singapore and the UK for annual tax and TP filings and ensure timely compliance Collate TP benefit test documentation on an ongoing basis and maintain a central repository for all stakeholders Review group level TP calculations and ensure timely accounting/ accrual of true-up/ true-down invoicing Discuss any changes in local VAT or WHT positions on inter-company transactions flagged by local tax teams with Group Tax Senior Manager Provide support to local tax teams in case of tax audits by sharing the requisite information/ documentation in connection with inter-company transactions and the group TP policy Maintain a tracker of all ongoing tax audits and outcomes, any taxes lying with tax authorities due to adverse tax outcomes and follow up with local tax teams on the status of refunds, any foreign tax credits etc. Support senior tax team in providing inputs on any tax advisory workstreams relating to mergers/ transactions, global mobility, inter-company agreements etc. Miscellaneous group finance workstreams Support maintenance and compliance of the Global Reserve Fund in Singapore Support onboarding of new Partners as shareholders and buybacks of exiting Partners Support group-level cash management: prepare analysis for dividend determination, repatriation and WHT impact, and maintain cash flow tracking Support group financing: liaise with banks on the central LOC based on audited financial statements, and maintain inter-company funding / loan schedules, agreements and interest calculations Stakeholder coordination Act as the day-to-day point of contact for local finance teams, auditors and external consultants on assigned workstreams, and escalate issues early Plan work with the management so that deadlines across the audit and tax cycles are met, and flag capacity constraints early Build working knowledge of the Group structure, accounting policies and tax policies, and keep clear records of positions taken and decisions made ABOUT YOU Educational Qualifications: Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; Chartered Accountant (CA) / ACA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent/ Masters’ degree in the above fields is an added advantage Work Experience: 4–5 years Experience in accounting and audit in an audit / advisory firm or an in-house finance function. Exposure to consolidation and group reporting is highly desirable. Working knowledge tax & transfer pricing is an added advantage Key Skills: Sound understanding of IFRS/ SFRS and consolidation accounting Working knowledge of direct tax, withholding tax, foreign tax credits and transfer pricing concepts Strong Excel / financial modelling skills: Proficiency in using AI tools is an added advantage High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline Ability to manage multiple deadlines across audit, tax and miscellaneous workstreams Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable following up with senior stakeholders and external parties Proactive and able to work independently with senior stakeholders Don't Keep Share!: WhatsApp Tweet