Senior Tax Analyst

About us

Love, Bonito is a digital-first company on a mission to empower the everyday Asian woman and inspire self-confidence. We are the leading direct-to-consumer womenswear brand, headquartered in Singapore, with an omni-channel presence across Indonesia and Malaysia, a retail franchise in Cambodia, and are fast expanding into international markets namely Hong Kong SAR China and United States of America.

Founded in 2010, we are proudly female-founded with more than 70% female representation across our organisation, leadership and STEM roles (#girlpower!). We raised a US$50M Series C round in 2021 and know that we’re on the cusp of something great, where we’re working towards becoming the most thoughtful brand globally, for the Asian female consumer, especially when it comes to our products, community and experiences.

There’s a lot more work to be done with all of our exciting plans. So we’re looking to team up with people who are wildly passionate about making an impact and be part of a dynamic team, in a workplace with no corporate BS (yes, you read that right!).

The role

A Senior Tax Analyst in Indonesia needs to have a deep understanding of Indonesian tax laws and regulations, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team and across various departments. You will be responsible for Indonesia tax matters as well as providing ad-hoc tax support for the group. You will report to the regional tax lead in Singapore. 

Main responsibilities

Your duties will include, but not limited to:

• Tax compliance:
• Assist in identifying tax obligation from payments, preparing and filing accurate and timely tax returns, including income tax, value-added tax (VAT), and other applicable taxes.
• Ensure that related party transactions are conducted at arm's length and are appropriately documented in accordance with Indonesian regulations.
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements in Indonesia and ensure compliance with them.

• Tax audits and disputes:
• Assist in managing tax audits, inquiries, and correspondence with tax authorities.
• Help in resolving tax disputes and responding to tax-related notices and assessments.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with tax authorities, ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Maintain accurate and organized tax records and documents to support tax filings and audits.

• Tax planning, support and strategy:
• Collaborate with the group tax department to develop tax planning strategies to optimize the organization and the group's tax position while remaining compliant with the law.
• Analyze financial data and conduct tax research to identify tax-saving opportunities and recommend tax-efficient structures or transactions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage tax incentives and credits provided by the Indonesian government.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency
• Provide tax-related guidance and support to internal and group stakeholders on transactions, contracts, and business initiatives. Collaborate with other departments such as operation, finance, accounting, and legal to ensure tax-related issues are considered in overall business decisions.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Tax or Finance
• At least 3-5 years working experience in tax roles in either established tax firm or a sizable MNC tax department;
• Good written and oral skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English. 

You should have / be

• A genuine interest in our brand and mission 
• Extreme ownership with a mission-first approach
• Ability to think strategically, opportunistically and also long-term
• Ability to zoom in (detail-oriented) and out (big picture, long-term)
• Ability to learn fast 
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Exceptional communication and persuasion skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional influencing abilities to create strong ‘voluntary’ buy-in by building strong relationships with stakeholders across all functions and levels
• A self-starter with a high degree of independence
• Lives and breathes our brand values: People Matter; Go Above & Beyond; Be Bold, Be Creative; Always Keep It Real; We’re Better Together! 

1. Flexible Work Arrangement

• Work from anywhere*!
• Remote work and adjustable hours - as long as present during our core working hours

2. Staff Wellness

• Comprehensive corporate insurance (Fully covered visits at our panel clinics, Dental coverage, Maternity reimbursement, and Mental wellness support)
• Tailored coaching services for mental wellness

3. Learning and Career Development

• Learning and development (i.e. subscription plans to best-in-class resources, personal development fund etc)
• Dedicated leadership training for those with managerial responsibilities
• Friday PM off for learning

4. #TeamLB perks

• Generous staff discount off LB products
• Corporate partnerships with a variety of companies
• Welcome to #TeamLB swag and store gift cards (get your LB work outfit on us!)
• Employee driven peer-to-peer recognition platform to honour and celebrate everyday achievements
• Internal Referral programme