Manager, Indirect Tax Advisor (Bangkok-Based, Relocation support provided)

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

• As an Indirect Tax Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to work in

Bangkok for Agoda Services Co. Ltd. You will be part of a broader tax advisory

team that is rapidly growing in light of the changing tax landscape for digital

services. While being part of the broader Tax and Finance team (more than 300

professionals) you will also work closely with the Product, Commercial and Legal

teams.

The aim of this position is to manage global tax advisory matters related to

VAT, sales tax, GST and other indirect taxes for Agoda, including the compliance

with tax regulations across the globe, with special focus on relationship and

transactions with Strategic Partners in a fast‑evolving business environment.

You will have end-to-end responsibility for your own projects from scoping the

challenge (incl. budgeting) to the overall solution (execution and

implementation), including stakeholder management and relationships with our tax

advisors. While this role remains very hands-on, you will also be expected to

contribute to the long-term vision of the tax team and to share your tax

technical expertise with the broader team to support their growth.

This role involves interaction with our Senior Leadership Team, US parent

company, sister brands, international offices, business managers, functional

teams, IT and other finance and legal colleagues. Due to rapid growth of the

organization, the tasks and duties of this role may evolve over time.  You are

expected to proactively identify new areas where tax support is needed, take

initiative in shaping solutions, and take on additional challenges and

responsibilities as they arise.

You will operate in a highly dynamic, project‑driven environment where business

models, products and partnerships evolve rapidly, requiring strong initiative,

proactive problem‑solving and being comfortable with ambiguity.

What You’ll Do

• Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Assessment of indirect tax position and interpretation of our business

models

• Analyze indirect tax implications and define requirements for existing and

new programs/products and partnerships proactively identify risks and

opportunities, make relevant key decisions and drive the practical

implementation of these requirements in internal systems

• Research and keep abreast of global indirect tax developments, evaluate and

decide on necessary business and process changes, develop and execute plans

accordingly to ensure compliance with new tax rules and regulations

• Work on contracts and evaluate/work on them from an Indirect Tax Advisory

perspective.

• Manage and oversee indirect tax projects and develop strategic and

operational implementation work plans to ensure new service or country

launches are tax compliant and timely.

• Manage, influence, and challenge cross-functional stakeholders (Commercial,

Product, Legal, Finance, IT, etc.) to ensure tax compliant and scalable

solutions, assertively representing tax requirements while balancing business

objectives.

• Solid understanding of how indirect taxes affect in-house financial

applications and systems,

• Oversee and support team members working on reconciliation of revenue,

purchase, output VAT/GST and input VAT/GST with financials

• Coordinate with external advisors on various indirect tax issues, e.g. obtain

tax advice as necessary and support team members with accurate and timely

indirect tax reporting and tax payments.Responsible for indirect tax

awareness and appreciation within the Agoda group.

• Contribute to the long-term vision of the tax team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Tax Economics/Law, Accounting, Finance or any

business/similar related field. Graduate degree in taxation is an additional

asset

• Minimum 8 years of indirect tax experience in a Big 4 / Top law firm / major

in-house experience is a plus

• Solid technical knowledge of indirect taxes (VAT/GST) in a global environment

is a must. Previous experience in APAC, EMEA or US regions is a plus

• Detail-oriented individual who independently and proactively lead medium/high

complexity projects with global impact (cross-functional) drive them through

problem definition, design, execution, analysis, recommendation and

implementation

• Project management expertise and organizational skills are a strong plus.
• Strong English) verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to

effectively communicate complicated tax technical issues to senior leadership

• Experience with indirect tax setup in systems, including ERP systems (Oracle)

is an asset

• E-commerce or travel industry experience is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-motivated, proactive and results-oriented working with identifying,

defining and scoping challenges and opportunities, taking full ownership of

tasks and responsibilities

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels

of cross-functional teams

• Ability to clearly express ideas and adapt communication style to different

stakeholders (e.g., senior leadership, commercial teams, product and

engineering), while being confident and assertive in presenting tax positions

• Having a good grasp of detail whilst understanding the “bigger picture”
• Demonstrated can-do mindset, with the ability to take ownership in ambiguous

situations, have sound judgment with incomplete information, and move

projects forward

• Energetic and driven personality
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic environment, managing

shifting priorities and evolving projects/business and adapting well to

change

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