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TAX ANALYST (APAC)
As we expand Starlink (our revolutionary satellite broadband internet) across the APAC region, we are seeking a Tax Analyst to work on direct and indirect tax matters across the region, including managing tax compliance, driving tax initiatives and technology, and supporting tax audits. We also welcome individuals who are interested in dual-hat tax and accounting roles to apply for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Data preparation and coordination with external service providers for the preparation of both direct and indirect tax returns
- Coordinate all tax payments and calculations, including monitoring payment dates, preparing payment files, and recording payments
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of tax provisions for local and consolidated financial statements, reconcile tax/VAT/GST accounts, and work with financial statement auditors
- Responsible for tax invoicing and withholding tax-related matters
- Work with internal and external transfer pricing teams in preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing files and tracking of intercompany balances
- Research and resolve tax technical issues arising from transactions and product offerings, or as part of the tax compliance or audit process
- Assist and manage notices and audits received from various taxing authorities
- Assist with maintaining tax records and related documents
- Collaborate and partner with cross functional teams (operations, policy, commercial, legal, customs, treasury, accounting, finance) and other stakeholders in order to build a strong networking across these departments and with external resources to ensure compliance with all local tax laws and regulations
- Working with any outsourced third-party service providers and overseeing the tax compliance activities outsourced, where applicable
- Assist in implementation of any systems or technologies associated with tax initiatives
- Support the business in assessing tax-related matters as required
- Support with statutory financial audits and accounting responsibilities including preparation of reconciliations and accounting entries as required
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, or business administration
- 2+ years of combined experience in public accounting and/or a multinational corporation, either in a tax or audit/accounting function
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Prior experience at a Big 4 accounting firm
- Prior experience at multinational companies with business activities across multiple countries in APAC
- Experience in tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax advisory and tax controversy
- Prior experience dealing with GST/VAT
- Some knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
- Data analytics and systems skills, including experience with accounting ERPs, advanced excel, and tools such as SQL, Python or similar
- Detail oriented, organized, and efficient in work processes
- Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently
- Ability to work with global teams, strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a start-up type environment. Adaptability and flexibility is essential
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- We will be prioritizing applicants who have the current right to work in Singapore
- This is an onsite position based in Singapore. Remote work and hybrid work will not be considered
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
