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We are now looking for a talented professional to join the APAC Tax team based in Singapore. This role will focus primarily on direct and indirect tax compliance and reporting for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) territories/entities and will also provide tax compliance support to the ANZ tax advisory team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to deepen their tax compliance expertise while gaining exposure to a broader tax advisory landscape in a fast-paced, global environment.
The Role
You will be part of a collaborative and agile tax team that partners closely with finance, legal, and business stakeholders. Reporting to the Compliance Senior Manager of APAC Tax, you will be responsible for the preparation, review, and submission of various direct and indirect tax returns for the ANZ territories, while also supporting data and process improvements. Although compliance will be your core responsibility, we expect you to bring a proactive mindset to support advisory topics as they arise for your entities/territories.
Tax Compliance
The Core key tax responsibilities include:
- Assist with all ANZ direct tax compliances including corporate income tax, withholding tax compliances, etc.
- Assist with all ANZ indirect tax compliances i.e. GST filings, GST audits / annual returns, Extra-territorial VAT in territories including New Caledonia, New Zealand etc.
- Work closely with ANZ Accounting / Finance teams/Accounts Payables Team, ensuring all ANZ-specific direct and indirect compliance, tax accounting and payments requirements are met including preparing detailed corporate income tax provision calculations for Statutory Financial Statements.
- Work closely with the US tax operations team including preparing ANZ related Corporate Tax Provisions calculations and Return to tax provisions as well as posting of tax journal entries to WorkDay financials and OneSource Tax Provisioning Systems.
Month-end /Year-end Tax Accounting Close And Provisioning
- Creating journal entries, monitoring tax accounts positions, performing tax account reconciliations, etc.
- Preparing, reconciling and posting of tax related journal entries relating to indirect and direct tax where required e.g. Return to Provision journal entries etc.
Tax Assessment/Audits relating to compliance filings
- Handle tax assessments/queries raised by the tax authorities
- Prepare various letters/responses to notices, appeals and other documents for submission to the tax authorities
- Carry out research on tax issues and preparing technical documentation
- Work closely with the advisory tax team, finance team, and external service providers
Tax projects: Assist with various exciting projects including tax compliance related process improvements/automation projects in a fast-changing tax landscape including working closely with internal stakeholders to understand the tax impact of business operations arising from the projects and ensure that direct and indirect tax compliance needs are identified, considered and communicated as well as implemented.
Relevant experience in the areas mentioned will be key when applying for the role.
Candidate Profile
We Are Looking For a Candidate Who Thrives In An Innovative Environment And Values Ownership And Accountability. You Should Have a Strong Technical Foundation In Direct And Indirect Tax And Accounting, Paired With The Confidence To Engage With a Variety Of Stakeholders Across The Business. You Are Someone Who
- Is a close fit with the Netflix culture (see our culture memo)
- Has experience with tax matters for ANZ territiories and/or production entities
- Manages work autonomously and acts as project manager for specific projects
- Takes the first step in managing and engaging with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. tax authorities) on specific projects, focus areas and issues
- Possesses a deep understanding of tax in your area of expertise and actively remains up to date on trends, legislative changes and case law in your area of expertise and are able to translate this to Netflix relevance
- Demonstrate curiosity by seeking to learn other (Tax) domains and understand x-functional issues and interests
- Is able to deeply analyze, clearly communicate (verbally and in writing) your knowledge and advise in plain and clear terms
- Is comfortable leading tax discussions with cross-functional partners and external stakeholders (e.g. tax agents) on specific tax and business topics
- Is organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Is analytical and detail-oriented, with a passion for accuracy and quality
- Contributes to a positive team morale and demonstrates professional maturity (a set of behaviors and attitudes that demonstrate responsibility, respect, and reliability in the workplace)
- Strives to increase your I&D and EQ competence and demonstrate that inclusion and diversity are priorities in how you interact with your colleagues, with our employees and advisors
- Has experience in building relationships and communicating effectively across functions as well as with internal and external stakeholders
- Is flexible to collaborate with our US and International offices across multiple time zones.
- Is willing to travel to our offices overseas
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years experience in direct and indirect tax compliance and month-end reporting
- A mix of in-house and consulting/public accounting experience preferred
- Solid understanding of international CIT and GST/VAT principles as well as direct and indirect tax compliance
- Experience with tax in ANZ territories and production entities would be an advantage
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills; able to work with large data sets
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing automation
- Experience with Workday Financials or similar ERP systems
- Experience with OneSource Tax Provision System or similar tax provisioning system would be an advantage
- Industry experience in entertainment or technology is a plus
- Fluent in English; additional language skills are advantageous
This is a unique opportunity to join a company that values innovation, trust, and inclusiveness. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a role that blends compliance discipline with broader tax exposure, we'd love to hear from you.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
