Tax Manager

Xendit provides payment infrastructure across Southeast Asia and is expanding to Greater China and LATAM. We process payments, power marketplaces, disburse payroll and loans, provide KYC solutions, prevent fraud, and help businesses grow exponentially. We serve our customers by providing a suite of world-class APIs, eCommerce platform integrations, and easy to use applications for individual entrepreneurs, SMEs, and enterprises alike.

Our main focus is building the most advanced payment rails for Southeast Asia, with a clear goal in mind — to make payments across and within SEA simple, secure and easy for everyone. We serve thousands of businesses ranging from SMEs to multinational enterprises, and process millions of transactions monthly. We’ve been growing rapidly since our inception in 2015, onboarding hundreds of new customers every month, and backed by global top-10 VCs . We’re proud to be featured on among the fastest growing companies by Y-Combinator . About the Job

We are looking for a hands-on Tax Manager to manage all tax matters in Indonesia. The ideal candidate is not only capable of managing a team and driving tax strategy, but is also comfortable being directly involved in day-to-day tax operations.

You will play a key role in ensuring full tax compliance across multiple entities within Indonesia group structure, while handling complex matters such as tax audits, Transfer Pricing documentation, and corporate income tax filings (SPT Badan).

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Certification

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field

Brevet A & B required, Brevet C is a strong advantage

Experience

Minimum 6–10 years of experience in tax

Proven experience in:

Handling tax audits (pemeriksaan pajak)

Preparing/reviewing SPT Badan

Preparing/reviewing Transfer Pricing Documentation

Experience handling tax matters across multiple entities within a group structure (mandatory)

Experience managing a team is preferred, but not mandatory if strong leadership potential

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of Indonesian tax regulations (PPh, PPN, TP)

Hands-on experience with:

e-Faktur

e-Bupot

Coretax system

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Soft Skills

Hands-on, detail-oriented, and willing to be involved in execution

Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Good communication skills (able to deal with tax authorities and stakeholders)

Able to work in a lean and fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Background from a reputable tax firm or in-house tax in a complex organization

Experience handling multi-entity and intercompany transactions

Comfortable working with ambiguity and building processes

Strong accounting knowledge or prior experience in accounting roles is highly preferred (e.g. experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, or general ledger)

Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

Oversee and ensure timely and accurate filing of:

Corporate Income Tax Return (SPT Badan) across multiple entities

VAT (PPN/PPNJLN), Withholding Taxes (PPh 21/23/26 etc), and other relevant taxes

Ensure completeness of Withholding Tax Slips (Bupot) received from customers

Review and prepare key tax workings and reconciliations when necessary

Ensure consistency and compliance across entities within the group

Tax Audit & Dispute Management

Lead and manage tax audits (pemeriksaan pajak) across entities

Prepare and/or directly handle audit responses (SP2DK, STP and other tax letters), supporting documents, and reconciliations

Liaise with tax authorities and manage queries professionally

Handle tax objections, appeals, and dispute resolution

Transfer Pricing (TP)

Prepare and/or review Transfer Pricing Documentation (Local File, Master File, CbCR where applicable)

Ensure compliance with Indonesian TP regulations and OECD guidelines

Support intercompany transactions and ensure alignment across group entities

Tax Advisory & Risk Management

Provide practical tax advice on business transactions and new initiatives

Identify tax risks across entities and propose mitigation strategies

Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on the group

Hands-on Execution

Act as a “player-coach” - actively involved in execution, not just oversight

Personally handle complex or high-risk tax matters when needed

Stay close to details and ensure accuracy of key deliverables

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and other departments across entities

Liaise with external tax consultants, auditors, and advisors

Act as main PIC for tax-related matters internally and externally

Process Improvement & Systems

Improve tax processes, controls, and documentation across entities

Support implementation and usage of tax systems (e.g. e-Faktur, e-Bupot, Coretax)

Drive standardization and efficiency within the group