International Tax Manager

Roles and responsibilities

• Assist in international tax structuring initiatives and special projects
• Assessment of tax positions and interpretations of our business models
• Keep up with new tax developments and ensure compliance with local rules and regulations
• Project coordination responsibilities
• Support key business initiatives, including modeling for financial impact of taxes
• Evaluate the current international tax structure and recommend any changes or planning ideas that will optimize the structure
• Review business agreements and contracts which involve cross border transactions
• Liaise with external advisors
• Drive and implement changes required as a result of changes to tax legislation
• Handle tax audits/queries/investigations/litigations with local tax authorities
• Contribute to tax awareness and appreciation within the Agoda Group
• Support on various ad-hoc advisory matters
  

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Degree in law or accounting – Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) or graduate degree in taxation preferred
• 6-8 years of international tax experience in Big 4 public accounting / top law firm / multinational corporation
• E-commerce or travel industry experience a plus
• Experience with both mature and developing jurisdictions
• Strong technical knowledge of international tax laws, both direct and indirect taxes
• Project management expertise, including strong organizational and change management skills
• Ability to work independently and productively
• Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with cross-functional teams within Agoda
• Strategic thinker with solid business instincts and acumen

Desired candidate profile

• Strong technical knowledge of international tax laws, both direct and indirect taxes
• Project management expertise, including strong organizational and change management skills
• Ability to work independently and productively
• Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with cross-functional teams within Agoda
• Strategic thinker with solid business instincts and acumen
  

Competencies/skills:

• Self-motivated and results-oriented professional
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management
• Ability to have good grasp of the detail whilst understanding the “big picture”, and to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast turnaround environment
• Team player
• Professional “get it done” attitude and work ethic
• Strong attention to detail
• Energetic and driven personality
• Adapts well to and is energized by change
• Strong communication and presentation skills