specialist, tax and ComplianceFoodpanda

"To be the most loved everyday food and groceries destination!" - that's our mission at foodpanda (small 'f').
foodpanda is the largest food and grocery delivery platform in Asia, outside of China. Operating in more than 400 cities across 11 markets, we continue to expand and grow in our core food delivery business, as well as in new verticals like grocery deliveries, with a strong tech infrastructure at our core. From our restaurants-partners, cloud kitchens and cloud grocery stores - foodpanda is just one tap away, getting everything you need into your hands quickly and conveniently!
We are looking for enthusiastic problem solvers to join us in scaling our platform, to digitalise businesses in Asia, uplift rider livelihoods and build a hyper-convenient platform for our customers. If you love working with technology to create solutions and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get things done, you will find your tribe here at foodpanda. Our diverse and high-performing team comprises people from more than 60 nationalities, and we welcome all experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Our Regional Finance Team is seeking a highly motivated Tax and Compliance Specialist to scale and champion our Tax reporting requirements. The Tax Specialist is based locally and will report to the Tax and Compliance Manager .
Responsibilities:
Plan and manage Direct Tax filing and payment activities, Tax Entries (e.g. confirming requirements, reviewing timelines, maintaining and updating trackers/tax filing calendars)
Address escalations and manage relationships with and expectations of Group Tax, local Tax teams and Local Service Center
Ensure tax reporting, tax audits and related compliance obligations, documents and reports are accomplished on time and free of error
Address and manage tax notices and assessments, including coordination with examiners, review of document and schedules prepared by the team, and the check of the propriety of the assessment findings
Prepare and send the reply to tax audit/inquiries and other third-party confirmations
Spearhead PHL tax refunds, including monitoring and managing previous years' tax refund claims, assessing compliance with refund requirements, and closely coordinating with external advisors for timely tax refunds filing
Provide guidance or Assist in the preparation or collection of data for Transfer Pricing returns and/or documentation (if required)
Keep abreast of appropriate tax regulatory changes impacting assigned entities and translate changes into the Direct Tax processes and systems to ensure compliance
Ensure final returns, working files and other related documents are stored on GDRIVE and determine if there are documents required by country law to be archived physically or electronically.
Address the issues noted during day-to-day activities and review recommended solutions
Review the accuracy of gross receipts declaration for PHL local business taxes
Perform other tasks assigned by the Finance Director and/or Group Tax
Requirements:
Must be a college graduate with a degree in Finance, major in Accounting or equivalent
Must be a Certified Public Accountant
Preferably with three-year experience in preparing tax reconciliation and returns for a company
Preferably with three-year experience in supporting tax compliance reviews
Preferably with two-year experience in tax planning
Knowledge of SAP is an advantage
What we offer
A dynamic and challenging work environment.
A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.
Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!
Our parent company, Delivery Hero, is a global leader in the food delivery industry processing over 3 million orders every day and operating in 40+ markets in the world, with 18,000 employees and approximately 500,000+ restaurant partners.