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Agoda · 1 week ago

Indirect Tax Compliance Manager (Bangkok Based, Relocation Provided)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Agoda is a global travel company that connects people to destinations and experiences. The Indirect Tax Compliance Manager will manage all tax matters related to VAT, sales tax, GST, and other indirect taxes, ensuring compliance with regulations in all countries where Agoda operates.

Air TransportationE-CommerceHotelTourismTravelTravel Accommodations

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall management of indirect tax compliance and advisory activities across the business

Assessment of indirect tax positions and interpretations of our business models

Define indirect tax requirements for existing and new programs/products and ensure practical implementation of these requirements in internal systems

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

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

Solid understanding of how indirect taxes affect in-house financial applications and systems e.g. Oracle

Reconcile 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 ensure accurate and timely indirect tax reporting and tax payment

Contribute to indirect tax awareness and appreciation within the Agoda group

Qualification

Indirect tax complianceVAT/GST knowledgeTax advisory experienceERP systems experienceProject managementData analysisE-commerce experienceDetail-orientedCommunication skillsTeam management

Required

Bachelors or Master's degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance or any business related field

Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) or graduate degree in taxation is a definite asset

Minimum 8 years of indirect tax experience in a multinational tax environment, Big 4 / Top law firm / major corporation experience highly regarded

Strong technical knowledge in indirect taxes (VAT/GST) in an international context, both in mature and developing jurisdictions

Experience with indirect tax setup in systems, including ERP systems

Detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects

Able to extract, analyze, and review data and make appropriate recommendations

Project management expertise, including strong organizational and change management skills

Ability to work independently and productively

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

Preferred

Team management experience a plus

E-commerce or travel industry experience a plus

Self-motivated and results-oriented professional

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

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 paced and dynamic environment

Team leader and 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

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