APAC Tax Lead (6-12 months Contract)

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for all tax matters related to the region.
• Manage and ensure top-notch tax compliance by liaising with local teams and/or relevant external firms.
• Provide internal tax advisory and business operation support on regional matters, related to all aspects of taxation (international, direct, indirect, corporate, and personal taxation). This includes advice on the structuring of commercial transactions and contractual arrangements, as well as support on new business ventures such as new products or services.
• Identify and implement tax opportunities and optimizations in the region, including partnering with the global tax team to maintain synergies and alignment with the global structure and strategies.
• Manage contact, queries, relationships, and audits with local tax authorities. This includes managing any challenges, disputes, and tax litigation.
• Monitor the development of tax legislation and policy in the region, including (but not exclusive to) crypto-related.
• Oversee implementation and management of any ad-hoc tax projects in the APAC region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Accounting, Economics or Taxation
• At least 12 years of experience, preferably in a Big 4 and/or in-house practitioner
• Proven record of solid experience as a tax leader in the Asia Pacific region, with a focus on operations and compliance.
• Be a fast learner and be highly flexible and adapted to a fast-paced environment
• Be proactive and able to perform well independently in a remote set-up
• Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based
• environment

Why Binance• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning• Competitive salary and company benefits• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
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