Manager, Indirect Tax Advisory (Singapore-Based)

About the role

As an Indirect Tax Manager, you will work in Bangkok for Agoda Services Co. Ltd. You will be part of a tax advisory team that is rapidly growing in light of the changing tax landscape for digital services. You will work closely with the Product, Commercial, and Legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of indirect tax position and interpretation of business models
• Analyze indirect tax implications and define requirements for existing and new programs/products and partnerships
• Research and keep abreast of global indirect tax developments, evaluate and decide on necessary business and process changes
• Work on contracts and evaluate them from an Indirect Tax Advisory perspective
• Manage and oversee indirect tax projects and develop strategic and operational implementation work plans
• Manage, influence, and challenge cross-functional stakeholders to ensure tax compliant and scalable solutions
• 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
• Contribute to the long-term vision of the tax team

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax Economics/Law, Accounting, Finance or any business/similar related field. Graduate degree in taxation is an additional asset
• Minimum 8 years of indirect tax experience in a Big 4 / Top law firm / major in-house experience is a plus
• Solid technical knowledge of indirect taxes (VAT/GST) in a global environment is a must. Previous experience in APAC, EMEA or US regions is a plus
• Detail-oriented individual who independently and proactively lead medium/high complexity projects with global impact (cross-functional)
• Project management expertise and organizational skills are a strong plus
• Strong English verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complicated tax technical issues to senior leadership
• Experience with indirect tax setup in systems, including ERP systems (Oracle) is an asset
• E-commerce or travel industry experience is a plus

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, proactive 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 adapt communication style to different stakeholders (e.g., senior leadership, commercial teams, product and engineering), while being confident and assertive in presenting tax positions
• Having a good grasp of detail whilst understanding the “bigger picture”
• Demonstrated can-do mindset, with the ability to take ownership in ambiguous situations, have sound judgment with incomplete information, and move projects forward
• Energetic and driven personality
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing shifting priorities and evolving projects/business and adapting well to change