Global Tax Manager

Company Introduction

Founded in 2012, Lazada Group is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia. It is accelerating progress in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam through commerce and technology. With the largest logistics and payments networks in the region, Lazada is a part of its consumers' daily lives in the region and aims to serve 300 million shoppers by 2030. Since 2016, Lazada has been the Southeast Asia flagship platform of Alibaba Group, powered by its world-class technology infrastructure.

Responsibilities

1. Manage and support tax compliance for the international business, in aspects of corporate income tax, indirect tax (e.g. Goods and Services Tax; Value Added Tax; Sales and Services Tax; withholding tax, etc) and transfer pricing
2. Support the regional tax team in identifying, managing tax planning opportunities and mitigate tax risks including thorough documentation of tax positions taken, contract reviews etc
3. Independently analyze and resolve tax and transfer pricing structuring matters after consulting business stakeholders, internal and external professional advisors.
4. Assist in preparing and filing of internal and external tax returns and reports for all entities, including current and deferred tax provisions, transfer pricing documentation and tax audits with local tax authorities
5. Ensure tax returns and reports are complete, accurate and compliant with local legislation
6. Monitor tax regulatory changes and advice on impact on the Company’s tax and transfer pricing policies and practices
7. Build and maintain relationships with internal tax departments, external tax advisors as well as tax authorities
8. Continuously improve company financial systems, processes and productivity, supporting tax compliance project initiatives, contributing significantly to the change and improvement

Requirements/Qualifications(must have)

1. Strong international tax knowledge and a professional accounting qualification (CPA preferred) and willing to be very hands-on
2. Bachelor degree and/or professional qualification in Taxation, Accounting, or related fields
3. 7 - 9 years tax experience in public accounting firm (Big 4 preferred) and/or MNC handling international CIT, Indirect tax and withholding tax compliance
4. Deep familiarity with transfer pricing / corporate income tax, VAT/GST regimes, domestic and international withholding tax, tax compliance requirements, and tax audits
5. Strong analytical skills with solid knowledge and experiences on taxation. Transfer pricing experience would be an added advantage

Requirements/Qualifications(good to have)

1. A self-starter, who is detailed-oriented, resourceful, able to work independently, multi-task and efficiently manage multiple tight deadlines.
2. Excellent business focus and able to propose solutions to tax issues after consulting with internal business stakeholders and external and internal tax, legal and financial advisors
3. Good communication skill who can establish close collaboration with internal stakeholder and manage external advisors.
4. Ability to read and write Chinese will be an advantage.
5. Pro-active, hands on, enthusiastic and not afraid to ask questions and challenge the status quo
6. Experience with E-commerce and tax compliance matters for SEA region would be an advantage, but not a requirement