Indirect Tax Manager - Advisory Focused Agoda

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About Agoda Agoda is an online travel booking platform that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, along with flights, activities, and more. As part of Booking Holdings and based in Asia, Agoda boasts a diverse workforce of 7,100+ employees from 95+ nationalities across 27 markets, fostering an environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. The company's culture promotes innovation through a spirit of experimentation and ownership, enhancing customers" ability to explore and experience the world. Purpose: Bridging the World Through Travel At Agoda, we believe that travel enables individuals to enjoy, learn, and experience the vast wonders of the world we inhabit. It brings people and cultures closer together, nurturing empathy, understanding, and happiness. Our team, comprised of skilled and passionate individuals from around the globe, is dedicated to making a positive impact in the travel industry. By leveraging innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we strive to make travel accessible and rewarding for everyone. Job Summary: As an Indirect Tax Manager at Agoda Services Co. Ltd in Bangkok, you will report to the Indirect Tax lead of Agoda. You will join a growing tax advisory team focused on navigating the evolving tax landscape for digital services. Collaborating with the Tax and Finance team of over 230 professionals, you will also closely work with Product and Legal teams. Responsibilities: - Manage all tax advisory matters related to VAT, sales tax, GST, and other indirect taxes for Agoda, ensuring compliance with tax regulations globally. - Lead end-to-end projects, including scoping, budgeting, execution, and implementation, as well as stakeholder management and relationships with tax advisors. - Contribute to the long-term vision of the tax team and share tax technical expertise with colleagues to support their growth. - Interact with the Senior Leadership Team, US parent company, international offices, business managers, functional teams, IT, and other finance and legal colleagues. - Stay abreast of global indirect tax developments, evaluate necessary business changes, and ensure compliance with new tax rules and regulations. - Oversee indirect tax projects, develop implementation work plans, and ensure new service or country launches are tax compliant and timely. - Support team members in reconciling revenue, purchase, output VAT/GST, and input VAT/GST with financials. - Raise indirect tax awareness and appreciation within the Agoda group. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax Economics/Law, Accounting, Finance, or related field. A graduate degree in taxation is a plus. - 8-10 years of indirect tax experience in a multinational environment, preferably with Big 4/Top law firm/major corporation experience, in-house experience is beneficial. - Strong technical knowledge of indirect taxes (VAT/GST) in a global setting, experience in APAC, EU, or US regions is advantageous. - Project management expertise, organizational skills, and change management capabilities. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex tax issues effectively to senior leadership. - Experience with indirect tax setup in systems, including ERP systems like Oracle, is a definite asset. - E-commerce or travel industry experience is a plus. Competencies: - Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of taking ownership of challenges and responsibilities. - Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective interaction with cross-functional teams. - Ability to articulate ideas clearly and adapt communication style as needed. - Strong attention to detail while understanding the broader project context. - Energetic, driven, and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Agoda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Your application will be kept on file for consideration in future vacancies. To request the removal of your details, please refer to our privacy policy. Agoda does not accept third-party resumes; unsolicited resumes will not incur any fees.,