Indirect Tax Compliance Specialist

About Agoda

At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.

Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.

No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.

The Opportunity: Indirect Tax Compliance Specialist

As an Indirect Tax Compliance Specialist, you will have the unique opportunity to work in Bangkok, reporting to the Indirect Tax Compliance Manager. You will be part of the Finance Team (approximately 300 professionals) 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.

This role involves interaction with our US parent company, international offices, business managers, functional teams, IT and other finance and legal colleagues. Due to the rapid growth of the organization, the tasks and duties of this role may also evolve over time. You will be keen to develop and grow within the role and to take on additional challenges and responsibilities as they occur.

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

What you'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelors or Master's 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 and developing jurisdictions.
• Experience in dealing with Tax Authorities during tax audits/investigations
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Microsoft excel proficiency (intermediate)
• Highly organized and have a sense of initiative
• Ability to work independently and productively
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Good command of English (both in writing and speaking)
• Self-starter, flexible, self-motivated, and results-oriented professional
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

It's Great if you have:

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive focus on finding long-term solutions for tax compliance matters
• Adaptable to new technologies, quick learner
• Professional “get it done” attitude and work ethic
• Team player
• Highly disciplined work habits
• Energetic and driven personality
• Adapts well to and is energized by change

Key skills/competency

• Indirect Tax
• VAT Compliance
• GST
• Tax Audits
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Law
• Excel
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• International Tax