An excellent Head of Tax job has just arisen at a mining upstream and trading group company in Jakarta, to report directly to the Board of Director of the company.

About the Head of Tax Role:
Reporting to the Board of Director, you will manage the tax department, oversee and be responsible for all tax issues for all entities in Indonesia (manage their trading and manufacturing business). Based in Jakarta, this is a great opportunity to lead the tax team of a local conglomerates group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as subject-matter tax expert and coordinate any potential tax risks and issues in the country
• Ensure the business follows local and international tax laws and regulations
• Identify tax planning opportunities and risks and propose robust measures to mitigate tax risks and penalties
• Provide recommendations and input to various business stakeholders, including during project risk reviews, country initiatives, etc.
• Keep communication and liaise with tax authorities in negotiations and dealings locally regarding tax policy matters
• Manage tax audits and liaise with tax personnel and authorities as well as advise on progress during tax audits
• Review transfer pricing documentation and work with the regional tax team
• Manage tax litigation, tax audits and all tax projects

To succeed in this role, you must possess good leadership, communication skills and strong business partnering abilities.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in taxation or accounting or fiscal administration is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a tax role or tax management or tax consulting
• Experience in international taxation, cross border transaction, etc.
• Must have experience in group holding
• Initial Big 4 training is essential
• In-depth understanding of corporate tax, tax compliance, indirect tax, transfer pricing, bonded-zone regulation and cross-border tax issues
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and experience in SAP is an added advantage
• Knowledge of transfer pricing and international taxation regulations is a plus
• Strong prior experience in tax audit – starting from review report, dispute resolutions, settlements and manage relationships with tax authorities
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and have a good ability to work in a team environment
• Good attention to detail, good time management and organisational skills
• Must have solid communication and writing skills in Indonesian and English

This mining upstream and trading group company needs no introduction and is recognised as the leader in their field of expertise. With great clients and known for equal opportunity for their employer. The culture is demanding and fast-paced but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude the potential rewards are significant.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the opportunity for you. You can take your career forward with this exciting Head of Tax role.

Apply today or contact me to discuss this opportunity.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.