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Tax Manager
Jakarta, ID on-site full time manager 21d ago
About this role
https://www.xendit.co/en/ provides payment infrastructure across Southeast Asia and is expanding to Greater China and LATAM. We process payments, power marketplaces, disburse payroll and loans, provide KYC solutions, prevent fraud, and help businesses grow exponentially. We serve our customers by providing a suite of world-class APIs, eCommerce platform integrations, and easy to use applications for individual entrepreneurs, SMEs, and enterprises alike.
Our main focus is building the most advanced payment rails for Southeast Asia, with a clear goal in mind — to make payments across and within SEA simple, secure and easy for everyone. We serve thousands of businesses ranging from SMEs to multinational enterprises, and process millions of transactions monthly. We’ve been growing rapidly since our inception in 2015, onboarding hundreds of new customers every month, and https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/02/indonesia-payments-infra-startup-xendit-raises-64-6m/. We’re proud to be featured on among the fastest growing companies by https://www.ycombinator.com/topcompanies.
About the Job
We are looking for a hands-on Tax Manager to manage all tax matters in Indonesia. The ideal candidate is not only capable of managing a team and driving tax strategy, but is also comfortable being directly involved in day-to-day tax operations.
You will play a key role in ensuring full tax compliance across multiple entities within Indonesia group structure, while handling complex matters such as tax audits, Transfer Pricing documentation, and corporate income tax filings (SPT Badan).
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field
Brevet A & B required, Brevet C is a strong advantage
Experience
Minimum 6–10 years of experience in tax
Proven experience in:
Handling tax audits (pemeriksaan pajak)
Preparing/reviewing SPT Badan
Preparing/reviewing Transfer Pricing Documentation
Experience handling tax matters across multiple entities within a group structure (mandatory)
Experience managing a team is preferred, but not mandatory if strong leadership potential
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of Indonesian tax regulations (PPh, PPN, TP)
Hands-on experience with:
e-Faktur
e-Bupot
Coretax system
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Soft Skills
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and willing to be involved in execution
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Good communication skills (able to deal with tax authorities and stakeholders)
Able to work in a lean and fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Background from a reputable tax firm or in-house tax in a complex organization
Experience handling multi-entity and intercompany transactions
Comfortable working with ambiguity and building processes
Strong accounting knowledge or prior experience in accounting roles is highly preferred (e.g. experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, or general ledger)
Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Reporting
Oversee and ensure timely and accurate filing of:
Corporate Income Tax Return (SPT Badan) across multiple entities
VAT (PPN/PPNJLN), Withholding Taxes (PPh 21/23/26 etc), and other relevant taxes
Ensure completeness of Withholding Tax Slips (Bupot) received from customers
Review and prepare key tax workings and reconciliations when necessary
Ensure consistency and compliance across entities within the group
Tax Audit & Dispute Management
Lead and manage tax audits (pemeriksaan pajak) across entities
Prepare and/or directly handle audit responses (SP2DK, STP and other tax letters), supporting documents, and reconciliations
Liaise with tax authorities and manage queries professionally
Handle tax objections, appeals, and dispute resolution
Transfer Pricing (TP)
Prepare and/or review Transfer Pricing Documentation (Local File, Master File, CbCR where applicable)
Ensure compliance with Indonesian TP regulations and OECD guidelines
Support intercompany transactions and ensure alignment across group entities
Tax Advisory & Risk Management
Provide practical tax advice on business transactions and new initiatives
Identify tax risks across entities and propose mitigation strategies
Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on the group
Hands-on Execution
Act as a “player-coach” - actively involved in execution, not just oversight
Personally handle complex or high-risk tax matters when needed
Stay close to details and ensure accuracy of key deliverables
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and other departments across entities
Liaise with external tax consultants, auditors, and advisors
Act as main PIC for tax-related matters internally and externally
Process Improvement & Systems
Improve tax processes, controls, and documentation across entities
Support implementation and usage of tax systems (e.g. e-Faktur, e-Bupot, Coretax)
Drive standardization and efficiency within the group
Offices: Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia (Indonesia);