Senior Manager, Tax Controversy (Singapore/ Bangkok Based, Relocation Provided)

The role

The Senior Manager, Tax Controversy will lead and support global tax audits, disputes, and tax authority engagement. This person will manage the defense of direct and indirect tax positions across multiple jurisdictions and shape best-practice frameworks.

What you will do

• Manage assigned tax controversy matters including audits, notices, refund claims, appeals, and litigation.
• Act as the lead for assigned cases and set strategy from inquiry to resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with tax authorities, external advisors, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and implement strategies for resolving tax disputes and managing tax risk.
• Analyze and interpret complex tax laws, regulations, treaties, and case law.
• Prepare, review, and quality-control responses to tax authority inquiries and audit findings.
• Draft and review technical documentation such as position papers and legal memoranda.
• Develop and maintain best-practice frameworks, playbooks, and documentation standards.
• Drive the tax control framework and ensure tax controls are designed and executed.
• Collaborate with Tax, Legal, Government Affairs, PR, Finance, and business teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in tax controversy, audit defense, or tax litigation
• Experience in law firms, accounting firms or MNCs with significant experience in the Asia Pacific region
• In-depth knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and dispute resolution processes
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-jurisdictional tax audits or disputes
• Proven ability to draft and review high-quality technical documentation
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Agility to quickly adjust to changing priorities
• Proficiency in English

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (JD, LLM, MST, or equivalent)
• Legal training (law degree or experience as a tax lawyer)
• Professional certification (CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent)
• Experience with US and European tax matters
• Additional Asia Pacific language skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Professional growth and development opportunities

About the company

Agoda is part of Booking Holdings with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries. The company uses data and technology to connect people to travel destinations and experiences.