Senior Regional Tax Specialist (Hybrid Working)

Company Description

About SEEK

SEEK operates market-leading online employment marketplaces, including Jobstreet and Jobsdb in Asia. SEEK has been helping people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and helping organisations succeed for over 25 years.

Founded and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, SEEK has grown into a multinational technology company with over 3,300 employees and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

SEEK’s presence spans Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Additionally, SEEK has minority investments in employment marketplaces in China, South Korea and Bangladesh.

SEEK develops and applies innovative data and technology tools to facilitate high-quality matching and improve reliability of marketplace information.

SEEK, a leading Australian technology workplace, was recognized as a top ten workplace in technology for four consecutive years (2021-2024). It received the prestigious 5-Star Employer of Choice award from HRD Asia in 2024 and won four accolades at TalentCorp's Life at Work Awards in Malaysia in 2023.

Life at SEEK

At SEEK, we value passion, teamwork, delivery, and future. Our dedication to employee wellbeing has resulted in an outstanding work environment. We have been honored as one of AFR BOSS Top 10 Best Places to Work in Tech for three consecutive years. In Malaysia, our Asia HQ, we were recognized with four awards at the TalentCorp Life at Work Awards 2023, including first runner-up for Best International Organization and champion for Best CHRO. We promote inclusivity and embrace diverse ideas, experiences, and viewpoints.

Job Description

SEEK has embarked on a transformative journey to improve its Finance team and align it with the evolving needs of the business. As a pivotal step in this transformation, SEEK has consolidated its operational Finance functions across the APAC region.

This role will play a crucial role within the APAC Tax team, reporting directly to the Senior Tax Manager. This role encompasses responsibilities for income tax compliance, indirect tax compliance, tax effect accounting, fringe benefits tax compliance and Pillar 2 calculations across all SEEK entities. The Senior Regional Tax Specialist will assist in implementing comprehensive tax controls and have expertise in tax matters throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare or assist tax agents in preparing direct, indirect and fringe benefits tax returns and ensure they are lodged before their due date.
• Ensure the appropriate teams have the vital information to enable tax payments to be made to Tax Authorities by due date.
• Maintain a “Tax Compliance Tracking Database” to evidence timely lodgement of all filings and tax-related payments.
• Prepare half-year and annual tax provision calculations together with associated income tax notes, in compliance with the SEEK Group accounting policies and local legislation.
• Prepare and collate information required for half-year and annual reporting audits to ensure smooth progress of work with auditors.
• Liaise with other finance teams (O2C, P2P, R2R, Financial Control, Treasury, and business partners) to ensure the accurate recording of transactions.
• Maintain “Tax” Transfer Pricing documentation.
• Work with the FP&A team to determine tax expense and tax payable for budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with tax authorities and tax agents responsible for compliance activities.
• Monitor and, if required, maintain documentation and filings to support compliance with tax incentives.
• Seek ways to constantly improve the processes within the Tax team.
• Keep collaborators advised of any potential delays or issues.
• Collaborate with collaborators from various teams within the SEEK business to ensure initiatives are prioritised and delivered on agreed timelines.
• Support the APAC Finance & Business Services function with additional ad-hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar qualification, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in Tax.
• Practical experience preparing and reviewing corporate income and indirect tax calculations, tax effect accounting calculations and regulatory filings across multiple countries in South East Asia. Experience in Australian and New Zealand tax would be an advantage.
• Experience working in a Tax Shared Service function is preferred.
• Experience crafting contemporaneous transfer pricing documentation is also preferred.
• Excellent English language is a must, both written and verbal.
• Any cross border experiences would be highly considered.

Attitude

• Strong desire to continuously learn and keep abreast of relevant tax changes which impact SEEK in all regions in which it operates.
• Demonstrated history of questioning conventional methods and consistently refining the team's processes and results, including through automation and system improvements.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with multiple and diverse senior partners across finance and the broader business.
• Strong problem resolution skills and an ability to remain cool, calm and composed under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Desired Values

• Belief in aiming high to deliver world-class results and yet, not forgetting to care for others.

Additional Information

At SEEK, we are devoted to promoting a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We are a purpose driven business that works with heart.

At our company, we recognize the significance of having a diverse group of backgrounds, ideas, experiences, and perspectives to foster innovation and effective delivery. We invite individuals from various backgrounds and life experiences, encompassing gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability, and life stages, to apply. Don't hesitate to reach out if you possess the skills, curiosity, and an adaptable attitude, even if you don't meet all the specified qualifications.

Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us, and we will be happy to assist.

SEEK kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any associated fees.

We will accommodate individuals with disabilities during the application process, interviews, and while performing job functions. Contact us for accommodation requests.