Tax Planning Manager

Path Finder Investment; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; USD 20.000 - 40.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Indonesia seeks a Tax Planning Manager to develop strategies optimizing tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with laws. The role involves advising on tax implications of business transactions, managing tax risks, and preparing forecasts for financial reporting. We are looking for a skilled professional with significant experience in taxation and proven analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in tax, focusing on planning and compliance.
• Prior experience in a Big 4 firm or multinational company preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian tax regulations and international taxation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short and long-term tax planning strategies.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and support tax audits.
• Manage and guide junior tax staff providing technical guidance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Fiscal Administration, Taxation

Master’s Degree or Tax Certification (e.g., Brevet A & B/C, USCPA)

Job description

The Tax Planning Manager is responsible for designing and implementing tax strategies that ensure compliance with tax regulations while optimizing the company’s overall tax burden. This role works closely with senior management, external advisors, and relevant authorities to proactively manage tax risks and support strategic business decisions from a tax perspective.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement short-term and long-term tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities.

Advise business units and leadership on the tax implications of business transactions, restructurings, investments, and intercompany arrangements.

Monitor developments in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.

Job Purpose

The Tax Planning Manager is responsible for designing and implementing tax strategies that ensure compliance with tax regulations while optimizing the company’s overall tax burden. This role works closely with senior management, external advisors, and relevant authorities to proactively manage tax risks and support strategic business decisions from a tax perspective.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Planning & Strategy

• Develop and implement short-term and long-term tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities.

• Advise business units and leadership on the tax implications of business transactions, restructurings, investments, and intercompany arrangements.

• Monitor developments in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.

2. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with national and regional tax regulations (corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, etc.).

• Support tax audits and liaise with tax authorities to resolve disputes and queries.

• Establish and maintain internal controls to mitigate tax risks and ensure timely and accurate filings.

4. Tax Forecasting & Reporting

• Prepare tax forecasts, provision calculations, and deferred tax estimates for financial reporting purposes (IFRS/local GAAP).

• Provide management with regular updates on tax performance, risk exposure, and tax-saving opportunities.

5. Advisory & Business Support

• Provide tax input during M&A, joint ventures, or other strategic projects.

• Collaborate with legal and finance teams in contract reviews to ensure tax-efficient structures.

• Serve as internal advisor for indirect tax issues, incentives, and cross-border transactions.

6. Team & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and develop junior tax staff, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.

• Coordinate with external consultants, tax advisors, and auditors as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Fiscal Administration, Taxation, or related field; Master’s Degree or Tax Certification (e.g., Brevet A & B/C, USCPA) is a plus.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in tax, with a strong focus on planning and compliance.

• Prior experience in a Big 4 accounting firm or in-house tax department of a multinational company is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Indonesian tax regulations (or relevant local jurisdiction), international taxation, and transfer pricing principles.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• High integrity, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.

• Fluent in English