Global Tax Compliance Specialist

• Tax compliance
  

○ Prepare and file all tax returns promptly and accurately, including income, sales, payroll, and other applicable taxes.

○ Assess potential impacts of tax laws and regulations changes and advise Deriv on ensuring compliance.

○ Review and analyse financial data, supporting documents, and tax schedules to identify and resolve any discrepancies or issues.

○ Maintain compliance with tax laws and regulations in each region.

○ Manage and document Transfer Pricing arrangements to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

○ Stay up-to-date with international tax laws on income, capital gains, withholding taxes, VAT/GST, transfer pricing, etc.

• Tax planning and strategy
  

○ Develop and implement smart tax strategies for Deriv across multiple countries and jurisdictions.

○ Identify opportunities for tax savings by researching tax laws, regulations, and rulings and recommend appropriate actions to internal stakeholders.

○ Understand the tax impact of new digital business models and stay informed about the latest tax technology and data management trends.

• Tax reporting and analysis
  

○ Prepare and review financial statements, tax provisions, and related disclosures to comply with accounting standards and reporting requirements.

○ Perform tax-related financial analysis, including effective tax rate calculations, deferred tax assets/liabilities, and tax-related contingencies.

○ Ensure accurate financial reporting and address tax-related audit inquiries by working with external auditors.

• Tax audit and controversy
  

○ Oversee tax disputes, audits, and litigation while representing Deriv’s interests before tax authorities and courts.

○ Defend the organisation’s tax positions and mitigate tax exposure.

What You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7-10 years of hands-on tax experience, with at least 4 years of management experience
• Significant experience in dealing with cross-border and transfer pricing issues
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations across geographies
• Ability to interpret and apply complex tax rules to specific situations, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Experience working under tight deadlines with global teams
• Proficiency in various tax calculation and reporting methodologies
• Experience in setting up a relevant system for tax management
• Excellent spoken and written English communication