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Agoda · 2 weeks ago

Manager, Indirect Tax Advisory (Bangkok-Based Position, Relocation Support Provided)

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Agoda is a travel technology company that connects people to destinations and experiences. The Indirect Tax Manager will manage all tax advisory matters related to VAT, sales tax, GST, and other indirect taxes, ensuring compliance with global tax regulations while working closely with various teams within the organization.

Air TransportationE-CommerceHotelTourismTravelTravel Accommodations

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assessment of indirect tax position and interpretation of our business models

Define indirect tax requirements for existing and new programs/products, make relevant key decisions and ensure practical implementation of these requirements in internal systems

Research and keep abreast of global indirect tax developments, evaluate and decide on necessary business and process changes, develop and execute plans accordingly to ensure compliance with new tax rules and regulations

Manage and oversee indirect tax projects and develop strategic and operational implementation work plans to ensure new service or country launches are tax compliant and timely

Manage business stakeholders and coordinate with external teams for effective delivery of the project

Solid understanding of how indirect taxes affect in-house financial applications and systems, contribute to the long-term vision of the tax team

Oversee and support team members working on reconciliation of revenue, purchase, output VAT/GST and input VAT/GST with financials

Coordinate with external advisors on various indirect tax issues, e.g. obtain tax advice as necessary and support team members with accurate and timely indirect tax reporting and tax payment

Responsible for indirect tax awareness and appreciation within the Agoda group

Qualification

Indirect tax experienceTechnical knowledge of VAT/GSTProject management expertiseERP systemsE-commerce industry experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsDetail-orientedSelf-motivatedAdaptability

Required

Bachelors or Master's degree in Tax Economics/Law, Accounting, Finance or any business/similar related field

Minimum 7 years of indirect tax experience in a multinational tax environment, Big 4 / Top law firm / major corporation experience

Solid technical knowledge of indirect taxes (VAT/GST) in a global environment is a must

Detail-oriented individual who independently leads medium/high complexity projects with global impact (cross-functional) driving them through execution, analysis, recommendation and implementation

Project management expertise, including strong organizational and change management skills

Strong (English) verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complicated tax technical issues with senior leadership

Self-motivated and results-oriented working with identifying, defining and scoping challenges and opportunities, taking full ownership of tasks and responsibilities

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of cross-functional teams

Ability to clearly express ideas and flex style according to the specific situation and audience

Able to stay calm under time pressure, having a good grasp of detail whilst understanding the 'bigger picture' (of the various projects)

Energetic and driven personality

Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic environment, adapting well to change

Preferred

Graduate degree in taxation is an additional asset

In-house experience is a plus

Previous experience in APAC, EU or US regions is a plus

Experience with indirect tax setup in systems, including ERP systems (Oracle) is a definite asset

E-commerce or travel industry experience is a plus

Company

Agoda

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Agoda is a digital travel platform that provides access to hotels and holiday properties including flights. It is a sub-organization of Booking Holdings.

Founded in 2005

Singapore, Central Region, SGP

5001-10000 employees