Senior Manager, Tax (MENA and APAC)

Company Description

We’re Checkout.com – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.

Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.

With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.

Job Description

We're seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior Tax Manager to join our team. You’ll be instrumental in managing all corporate tax aspects of our MENA and APAC operations, with support from other members of the tax team. The role is ideal for a proactive, hands-on individual who excels in a dynamic environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Key tax point of contact for regional teams (across finance, legal, commercial etc) to provide assurance and alignment across common workstreams

• Implementing and maintaining appropriate transfer pricing policies and documentation (with support from advisers)

• Owning direct tax compliance and reporting for legal entities across our MENA and APAC regions, with support from other members of the tax team and outsourced tax compliance service providers

• Assist the business with direct tax advice on strategic projects (such as international expansion and new products) on an adhoc basis 

• Close collaboration with the Tax team on:

• Automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy of tax processes, and

• Other group-led tasks such as Pillar 2, Country-by-country reporting and cash tax management. 

Skills & Experience:

• Qualified accountant / tax adviser

• 8+ years tax experience in a multinational organisation (preferably in financial services and in-house)

• Extensive corporate tax and international tax knowledge for MENA or APAC (Both is a very nice to have)

• Thrives in a dynamic environment, with an ability to adapt and prioritise accordingly

• Brings an enthusiastic, open-minded and hands-on approach to tasks on a daily basis

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to support members of the Tax team as well as building strong relationships across the business

Bring all of you to work 

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive – through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity – and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.

It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.
 

Life at Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.

Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.

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