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Tax Manager (APAC)

Airalo

Airalo

Singapore
Posted on Nov 14, 2023
About Airalo
Alo! Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store that helps people connect in over 200+ countries and regions across the globe. We are building the next digital service that revolutionizes the telecom industry. We are a travel-tech company and an equal-opportunity environment that values and executes diversity, inclusion, and equity. Our team is spread across 40+ countries and six continents. What glues us together is our commitment to changing the way you connect.
About you
We hope that you care deeply about the quality of your work, the intrinsic worth of tasks, and the success of your team. You are self-disciplined and do not require micromanagement in terms of your skillset and work ethic. You do your best to flourish as an individual every day while working hard to foster a collaborative team environment. You believe in the importance of being — and staying — authentic, honest, positive, and kind. You are a good interlocutor with clear and concise communication. You are able to manage multiple projects, have an analytical mind, pay keen attention to detail, and love to get your hands dirty. You are cognizant, tolerant, and welcoming of vulnerabilities and cultural differences.
About the Role
Position: Full-time / Employee
Location: Remote-first
Benefits: Employee Stock Options, work-from-anywhere stipend, annual wellness & learning credits, annual all-expenses-paid company retreat in a gorgeous destination & other benefits
The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Airalo's tax strategy and compliance. This leadership role involves developing tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, and providing expert tax advice to support financial decision-making. The Tax Manager plays a critical role in minimizing tax liabilities while ensuring full adherence to tax laws.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Tax Strategy Development: Develop and implement tax strategies that align with Airalo's overall financial and business objectives. Continuously evaluate and adjust tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
  • Tax Compliance: Ensure Airalo complies with all cross-border and local tax regulations. Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and submission of all tax returns.
  • Tax Planning: Proactively identify tax-saving opportunities and risks. Recommend and execute strategies to minimize tax liabilities while remaining in compliance with tax laws.
  • Tax Research: Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization. Provide guidance and recommendations based on tax research and analysis.
  • Audit Support: Manage and oversee tax audits by tax authorities. Coordinate responses to inquiries and provide documentation as needed.
  • Tax Compliance Training: Conduct training and awareness programs for internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to tax policies and procedures.
  • External Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and government agencies as necessary.
  • Tax Documentation and Records: Maintain organized and accurate tax records, documentation, and supporting materials in compliance with record-keeping requirements.

Must-have:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, preferably with CPA / CA qualification.
  • Extensive experience in tax management, preferably in a global setting.
  • Strong knowledge of local and cross-border tax laws and regulations.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Preferably experienced in the tech/telecommunications industry.

Good to have:

  • CPA / CA qualification
  • Prior work experience in telecommunications
  • Knowledge of eSIM and GSMA-related technologies and services
We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this opportunity with Airalo.