About Thunes
Thunes is a global, fast-growing, and innovative Fintech scale-up that uses technology to disrupt and transform the existing financial system.
We have a strong Mission: to create a better global payments network, and a great Purpose: to connect the world to economic opportunities and address systemic inequality when it comes to financial services.
We are proud to power payments for the world's fastest-growing businesses and work with some of the amazing global brands - from Gig Economy giants such as Uber and Deliveroo and Southeast Asia's super-app Grab, to global Fintech leaders such as PayPal and Remitly.
Our Products help to drastically simplify the Payment integration experience for our customers: with a single, simple connection, businesses and consumers can send payments to and get paid in every corner of the world. Instantly.
Thunes is headquartered in Singapore with regional offices in London, Barcelona, Paris, Beijing, Shanghai, Miami, San Francisco, Dubai, Nairobi, Manila, Hong Kong.
Context of the role
As a Global Tax Manager at Thunes, you will oversee the company's tax function on a global scale. This role involves ensuring compliance with international tax regulations, developing and implementing tax strategies, and managing tax related risks. The role will work closely with various departments, including finance, legal and operations, to optimise the company's tax position and support the business objectives.
This role also offers great opportunities to leverage your tax expertise in our group global expansion plan by developing new tax initiatives and strategies that optimising our effective tax rate.
Key Responsibilities
Lead tax planning strategies with a keen focus on supporting Thunes's market expansion, particularly in new and emerging markets such as Asia, Africa, LATAM and Eastern Europe.
Advise, collaborate and mentor stakeholders to implement the most optimised legal, contract and tax structures and solutions for entry to new markets and continents and empowered to manage and document all tax governance and risks associated with all new market development.
Proactively seek new tax incentives and opportunities that align with and support market development initiatives.
Conduct regular reviews and optimisation of the business model in relation to tax solutions for existing and new commercial arrangements.
Identify and mitigate tax-related risks. Develop internal controls and policies to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Monitor and advise on tax risks/exposures and subsequent mitigation strategies.
Oversee tax planning activities within the Thunes Group, including managing the effective tax rate of our entities, transfer pricing policies and tax issues that may arise on commercial transactions.
Develop a broad network with stakeholders across Thunes to be a trusted partner and advisor for all tax matters.
Reviewing business agreements and contracts which involve cross border transactions to advise on the most optimal structure considering indirect and direct taxes.
Manage external tax agents to ensure tax compliance within the group, including corporate tax, transfer pricing, indirect taxes such GST, VAT and any other taxes.
Liaise with the tax authorities on ongoing tax audits (if any).
Work closely with other teams in legal, finance and operation to advise on the tax impact on accounting treatments adopted and optimised tax approach on clearing inter-company balances.
Work closely with other teams outside of finance, including Legal, HR and commercial teams where needed to obtain relevant information on dealings with potential tax impacts. This may include employee share schemes, corporate restructuring and withholding tax matters.
Manage existing tax incentive reporting and milestones. Actively look out for new incentives that may be applicable to the group.
Provide specialised tax advice on restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, and market entry strategies, coordinating with external tax advisors as needed.
Monitor any new tax developments and tax legislative changes that may impact the group.
Review and work with external tax consultant to ensure our TP policy stay relevant in compliance with BEPS Pillar 2 and local regulations in each jurisdiction.
Key Challenges and Essential Skills:
Understanding the complexities of cross border payment infrastructure company business model and its tax implications on multi jurisdictions.
Coordinating and managing global tax compliance for timely reporting and involve in any tax audits/disputes/controversy with support from external tax agent.
Cross functional collaboration and providing tax insights perspective in structuring of transactions or contracts with business partners.
Qualifications
Qualified tax professional, CPA, CA with 6-10 years of working experience in commercial and Big 4 on international tax, transfer pricing, tax controversial and compliance in global and emerging market such as APAC, MENA and Europe for market entry and development.
Prior experience in a Big 4 firm is highly desirable, with a preference for candidates who have demonstrated experience in international tax, transfer pricing and cross-border transactions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in translating complex tax issues in a clear, concise manner to non-tax professionals.
Proven track record of thriving in fast-paced, dynamic and startup environments, with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership over projects from end to end.
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