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Bangkok, Thailand

About Agoda

Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

Our Purpose – Bridging the World Through Travel

We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness.

We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.

Agoda is one of the world’s leading online hotel and accommodation booking platforms.

Founded in Asia and now part of Booking Holdings, Agoda offers travelers a fast, easy way to book hundreds of thousands of properties in almost every country on earth. In every department – from engineering to customer experience – Agoda provides an environment rich with creativity, collaboration, and experimentation allowing you to thrive in and to grow both yourself and Agoda.

As an International Tax Senior Specialist, you will work for Agoda Services Co., Ltd in Bangkok and report directly to the International Tax Senior Manager. You will be part of the Finance Team (approximately 130 professionals) and also work closely with the Legal, commercial and product teams.

You will support the International Tax Team in all tax advisory matters for the organization to ensure efficient and compliant tax outcomes for the Agoda Group of Companies.

This role involves interaction with our US parent company, our international offices, business managers, functional teams and other finance and legal colleagues. Due to the rapid growth of the organization, the tasks and duties of this role may also evolve over time. You will be keen to develop and grow within the role and to take on additional challenges and responsibilities as they occur.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in international tax structuring initiatives and special projects
  • Assessment of tax positions and interpretations of our business models
  • Keep up with new tax developments and ensure compliance with local rules and regulations
  • Project coordination responsibilities
  • Support key business initiatives, including modeling for financial impact of taxes
  • Evaluate the current international tax structure and recommend any changes or planning ideas that will optimize the structure
  • Review business agreements and contracts which involve cross border transactions
  • Liaise with external advisors
  • Drive and implement changes required as a result of changes to tax legislation
  • Handle tax audits/queries/investigations/litigations with local tax authorities
  • Contribute to tax awareness and appreciation within the Agoda Group
  • Support on various ad-hoc advisory matters

Minimum Qualifications Required:

  • Degree in law or accounting – Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) or graduate degree in taxation preferred
  • 4-6 years of international tax experience in Big 4 public accounting / top law firm / multinational corporation
  • E-commerce or travel industry experience a plus
  • Experience with both mature and developing jurisdictions
  • Strong technical knowledge of international tax laws, both direct and indirect taxes
  • Project management expertise, including strong organizational and change management skills
  • Ability to work independently and productively
  • Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with cross-functional teams within Agoda
  • Strategic thinker with solid business instincts and acumen

Competencies/skills:

  • Self-motivated and results-oriented professional
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management
  • Ability to have good grasp of the detail whilst understanding the “big picture”, and to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
  • Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast turnaround environment
  • Team player
  • Professional “get it done” attitude and work ethic
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Energetic and driven personality
  • Adapts well to and is energized by change
  • Strong communication and presentation skills

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Equal Opportunity Employer

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our privacy policy.

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Job Details

Role Level: Internship Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi
Company Website: http://careersatagoda.com/ Job Function: Finance
Company Industry/
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Technology Information and Internet

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About the Company

At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. We aim to make it easy and rewarding for more travelers to explore and experience the amazing world we live in. We do so by enabling more people to see the world for less – with our best-value deals across our 5,000,000+ hotels and holiday properties, 130,000+ flight routes, 360,000+ activities, and more. Agoda was founded in 2005 in Thailand by two lifelong friends with a shared passion for travel. Today, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings [BKNG], and we have more than 7,000 employees from 90 nationalities in offices across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. In every department – from engineering to customer support – you’ll find that data and technology are at the heart of our culture. There’s never a boring day at Agoda as we aim to make travel hassle-free for everyone. If you’re ready to begin your best journey with us and help us build travel for the world, join us. For properties seeking partnership with Agoda, visit https://connect.agoda.com

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