Internship: Group Finance, Group Tax Advisory, Non-FI subsidiaries & New Product Approvals Process [Jun to Dec 2026]

Overview

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. By taking the time to truly understand people, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation—leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. Our strategic ambition is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future, innovate the way we deliver financial services, work in friendly, supportive teams, build lasting value in your community, help people grow their assets, business, and investments, and take your learning as far as you can. Enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your opportunity starts here.

Why Join

Be part of OCBC’s Group Finance function and gain meaningful exposure to corporate tax within a leading financial institution. As a Tax Advisory Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced tax professionals supporting the bank’s tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities. This internship offers a practical learning experience to understand how tax considerations support business decisions, financial reporting, and new product approvals across the organisation.

How You Succeed

You’ll do well in this role if you’re detail-oriented, analytical, and keen to apply tax concepts in real business contexts. You’re comfortable working with data, documentation, and timelines, and are willing to learn through hands-on involvement in both recurring processes and ad-hoc advisory work. Your ability to research, analyse, and communicate clearly will help you contribute effectively to the team.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Corporate Tax Compliance: Support the preparation of corporate tax schedules, monthly tax computations, and collection of supporting documents for tax filings
• Monthly Closing Support: Assist in monthly tax closing activities, including review and analysis of current and deferred tax schedules, and updating process maps and guides
• Tax Advisory & Research: Support research, analysis, and drafting of responses to ad-hoc transactional tax queries
• NPAP & Documentation: Assist in the review and documentation of tax comments for the New Product Approvals Process (NPAP)
• General Tax Support: Provide support on other tax compliance and advisory matters as required

Who You Work With

Group Tax Advisory sits within Group Finance and works closely with business units, finance teams, and external stakeholders to ensure sound tax governance across the bank. The team supports tax compliance, reporting, and advisory matters, including new product initiatives and non-financial institution subsidiaries. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values accuracy, learning, and professional development.

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
• Completed a taxation module (preferred)
• Strong interest in tax, accounting, or finance
• Detail-oriented, organised, and analytical
• Comfortable working with data and documentation
• Exposure to Power BI, Power Query, or Excel VBA/macros is an added advantage

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Understanding of tax laws and guidelines applicable to the financial services industry
• Hands-on experience in preparing corporate tax computations and schedules
• Exposure to monthly tax closing processes and financial reporting
• Opportunities to build research, analysis, and drafting skills through advisory work
• Insights into tax considerations for new products and business activities

What We Offer

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth, and aspirations are cared for as much as the needs of our customers.