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Agoda · 2 days ago

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

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Agoda is a global travel company that connects people to destinations and experiences. They are seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to lead compliance matters related to VAT, sales tax, and other indirect taxes, while also supporting advisory functions across the business.

Air TransportationE-CommerceHotelTourismTravelTravel Accommodations

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the indirect tax compliance team across the globe and support on related indirect tax advisory across the business

Help to prepare, review and sign off high volumes of compliance VAT returns and a range of other documents

Ensure that more junior staff are managed and guided in researching and preparing VAT compliance documents

Work closely with Finance teams to raise awareness of VAT issues, provide guidance on invoicing (including E-invoicing) and the review of VAT accounting entries and ledgers

Assist in abiding by group tax policy to keep track of latest developments impacting overall VAT compliance and provisioning

Assist in correspondence with local tax authorities, including coordinating responses on compliance and audit enquiries

Manage and supervise the reconciliation of revenue, purchase, output VAT/GST and input VAT/GST with financials

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

Solid understanding of how indirect taxes affect in-house financial applications and systems

Review financial data for proper application of tax laws and advise on the development and maintenance of accounting systems, which provide tax information required to be reported

Project management responsibilities

Work closely together with Product and Fin Systems Teams to resolve or improve VAT compliance areas and procedures

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

Contribute to indirect tax awareness and appreciation within the Agoda group

Qualification

Indirect tax complianceVAT/GST knowledgeERP systems (Oracle)Tax Economics/Law degreeProject managementE-commerce experienceAnalytical skillsTeam managementCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelors or Masters degree in Tax Economics/Law or any business/similar related field

Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) or graduate degree in taxation is an additional asset

Preferably 8+ years of indirect tax experience in a multinational tax environment, Big 4 / Top law firm / major corporation experience

Strong technical knowledge in indirect taxes (VAT/GST) in an international context

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

Previous experience in VAT automation projects implementation

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

Team management experience is a plus

E-commerce or travel industry experience is a plus

Preferred

Self-motivated and results-oriented, working with minimum direction, taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities

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

Able to clearly express ideas and information to others and flex style according to the specific situation and audience

Able to grasp detail whilst understanding the 'big picture', managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

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

Team leader and team player

Energetic and driven personality

Benefits

Relocation Support Provided

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