Tax, Mitra Shopee

Monee; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 400,000,000 - 650,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Monee, a leading digital payments and financial services provider, seeks an experienced Tax Manager to lead the tax team and ensure compliance across activities. You will drive tax strategy, audits, and risk mitigation while partnering with Head Office on new initiatives.

The role requires 8+ years in tax/finance, leadership experience, and Big Four exposure, with a focus on in-house tax. USKP A certification is required; e-commerce experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or related field with GPA >= 3.0.
• 8+ years' experience in tax or finance with a focus on taxation.
• At least 3 years in a Tax Manager or leadership role.
• Experience at Big Four or reputable tax advisory firm.
• In-house tax function experience and industry exposure.
• E-commerce or digital business experience is a plus.
• Extensive tax audits experience and negotiations with authorities.
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the tax team to prepare tax calculations and corporate income tax returns.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks across the company and define strategies to optimize tax costs.
• Oversee tax audits, prepare responses, and communicate with tax authorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and Head Office on new business initiatives.
• Improve tax SOPs and processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Mentor tax team members to build a capable leadership bench.
• Drive continuous improvement and provide tax guidance for projects.

Skills

Leadership

Tax strategy

Tax audits

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation with authorities

Process improvement

Mentoring

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Taxation or Accounting

USKP A certification

Job description

Monee is a leading digital payments and financial services provider in Southeast Asia, with a growing presence in Latin America. Its mission is to better the lives of individuals and businesses in the region with financial services through technology.

Monee delivers a comprehensive range of digital financial products and services, including mobile wallets, payment processing, credit, banking, and insurtech. By leveraging technology and strategic partnerships, Monee aims to drive greater digital financial inclusion, convenience, and accessibility for individuals and small businesses across Southeast Asia and Latin America.

Monee is part of Sea Limited, a global technology company.

Job Description

• Manage and lead the tax team in preparing tax calculations, corporate income tax returns, and other tax-related documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks across the company.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the company's tax costs while ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations.
• Oversee tax audits, including preparing responses, developing supporting working papers, and communicating with tax authorities.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and Head Office to provide tax guidance and solutions for new business initiatives and projects.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve and streamline the company's tax SOPs and processes.
• Mentor and develop tax team members, building a strong and capable team of leaders who can operate independently and drive team effectiveness and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (S1) in Taxation, Accounting, or a related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• More than 8 years of relevant experience in tax or finance, with a strong focus on taxation.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Tax Manager or in an equivalent leadership position within a tax division.
• Experience working at a Big Four accounting firm or a reputable tax consulting firm.
• Proven industry experience in an in-house tax function.
• Experience in the e-commerce industry, digital business, or a similar sector is an added advantage.
• Extensive experience handling tax audits and conducting persuasive discussions and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of tax regulations and their practical application.
• A minimum of USKP A certification is required.
• Strong creative and innovative thinking skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for tax optimization and process improvement.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including building and developing a strong team of leaders who can operate independently and sustain team performance.