Indirect Tax Compliance Specialist (Bangkok-based)
About this position
As an Indirect Tax Specialist, you will have the unique opportunity to work in Bangkok for Agoda Services Co. Ltd, reporting to the Indirect Tax Compliance Manager. You will be part of the Finance Team and support the Tax Team in indirect tax compliance matters related to VAT, service tax, sales tax, GST and other indirect taxes, in all countries where Agoda operates as a business.
Responsibilities
In this Role, you’ll get to:
• Analyze and optimize internal VAT compliance processes
• Assist in reviewing indirect tax returns prepared by external advisors in foreign jurisdictions where the company is registered for GST/VAT purposes
• Identify potential problem areas when reviewing indirect tax compliance returns and take appropriate remediation actions for past and future
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to obtain information necessary for resolving indirect tax compliance issues or streamlining compliance processes
• Assist in information and data gathering when required by Tax authorities
• Support the Tax Team in daily operations to accomplish tax objectives
• Perform ad-hoc tax assignments, as assigned by Indirect Tax Manager, Senior Manager and/or Tax Director, including but not limited tax research
• Keeping up to date with legislation and practical changes that impact VAT compliance
Requirements
What you’ll Need to Succeed:
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Tax Economics/Law Accounting, Finance or any business/similar related field. Certified accountant/certified tax adviser/equivalent is a plus
• 3 – 4+ years of experience working in a MNC with indirect tax compliance in an international context, preferably both in mature