Get to Know our Team: 

Agoda has been one of the fastest growing online travel agencies in the world in recent years, expanding our global reach as well as our portfolio of travel-related products. A critical driver to this success has been the Agoda Finance team. Within the FP&A team, we are responsible for providing insightful and actionable intel to the senior management team across the company, to facilitate effective decision-making . Having experimentation and data analysis deeply ingrained in our culture, we provide the strategic insights Agoda’s business leaders need to push into new territories in sustainable and scalable ways. We also prioritize career development in Agoda Finance. Every function within the team has a well-defined career track with clear goals and development targets each step of the way. 

The Opportunity:

The Senior FP&A Analyst reports into the Senior FP&A Manager and involves close collaboration with many of the key leaders within the business, as well as the rest of the FP&A team and the wider Finance organization.

The rapid growth of the business and the increasing complexity driven by new launches and services make this role an exciting, interesting, and very challenging proposition. Expected to help drive performance, build plans for the future, as well as manage regular reporting, forecasting, and general planning. The role is very broad-based and will require an individual who is motivated to make a big impact. 

In This Role, You’ll Get To: 

• Add immediate value and support the organisation during an exciting and dynamic growth phase
• Support the forecast process in conjunction with key stakeholders, and in collaboration with the rest of the FP&A team
• Work with the Team Lead to manage a rolling monthly forecast model and provide timely insights into performance against budget/forecast
• Prepare segments of reports to the Board, Shareholders and Advisers as required and directed from time to time
• Co-develop incisive analysis and reporting to give insights to business performance and trends, including use of KPIs and OKRs
• Undertake additional planning and budgeting activities as required
• Enhance the understanding and key levers of the Agoda business 
• Support the delivery of annual budgets, quarterly guidance, and monthly and weekly forecasts as well as related financial planning & analysis
• Provide financial analysis (FP&A) & commentary on month-end financials & KPIs

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• • Minimum 4 years in accounting or related fields, 2 years in FP&A
  • Chartered Accountant qualified: ACA or CIMA, or equivalent
  • Hands on experience of using EPM/BPM systems (planning tools)
  • Exceptional Excel and financial modelling skills
  • Ability to take ownership, to work independently and to meet tight deadlines with a logical, methodical approach to prioritising tasks and responsibilities
  • Demonstrable success at developing quality insights for non-finance management teams, ideally gained in an e-commerce company
  • Commercially aware, able to think both analytically and strategically, to think logically about underlying business issues
  • Pro-active in resolving queries and problems and highlighting future potential areas of risk
  • A willingness to get involved in the business to understand the story behind the numbers
  • Digital, ecommerce, travel backgrounds preferable

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About Agoda 

Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travellers with more than 2.5 million accommodations globally. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 4,000+ employees representing 90+ nationalities foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability of our customers to experience the world.

Get to Know our Team: 

Agoda has been one of the fastest-growing online travel agencies in the world in recent years, expanding our global reach as well as our portfolio of travel-related products. A critical driver to this success has been the Agoda Finance team. Within the FP&A team, we are responsible for providing insightful and actionable intel to the senior management team to facilitate effective decision-making. Experiments and data analysis deeply ingrained in our culture provide Agoda’s business leaders' strategic insights to push into new territories in sustainable and scalable ways. We also prioritise career development in Agoda Finance. Every function within the team has a well-defined career track with clear goals and development targets each step of the way. 

The Opportunity:

The FP&A Manager reports to the Senior FP&A Manager and involves close collaboration with many of the key leaders within the business and the rest of the FP&A team and the broader Finance organisation.

The rapid growth of the business and the increasing complexity driven by new launches and services make this role an exciting, engaging, and challenging proposition. Expected to help drive performance, build plans for the future, and manage regular reporting, forecasting, and general planning. The role is very broad-based and will require an individual motivated to make a significant impact. 

In This Role, You’ll Get To: 

• Add immediate value and support the organisation during an exciting and dynamic growth phase
• Develop insightful analysis, dashboards and presentations to the Senior Leadership Team and other stakeholders to guide long term strategic decision making
• Support the forecast process in conjunction with key stakeholders and collaboration with the rest of the FP&A team
• Work with the Senior FP&A Manager to manage a rolling monthly forecast model and provide timely insights into performance against budget/forecast
• Prepare segments of reports to the Board, Shareholders and Advisers as required and directed from time to time
• Develop insights on business performance and trends, including use of KPIs and OKRs
• Undertake additional planning and budgeting activities as required
• Enhance the understanding and critical levers of the Agoda business 
• Support the delivery of annual budgets, quarterly guidance, and monthly and weekly forecasts as well as related financial planning & analysis
• Provide financial analysis & commentary on month-end financials & KPIs

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Minimum 6 years in finance-related fields, four years of financial planning experience
• Chartered Accountant qualified: ACA or CIMA, or equivalent
• Hands-on experience of using EPM/BPM systems (planning tools)
• Exceptional Excel and financial modelling skills proficiency in SQL and statistical modelling is a plus
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently while also collaborating with cross-functional teams and coaching junior members of the FP&A team
• Ability to take ownership and to meet tight deadlines with a logical, systematic approach to prioritising tasks and responsibilities
• Strong communication and presentation skills with a track record of presenting to senior management
• Demonstrable success at developing quality insights for non-finance management teams
• Commercially aware, able to think both analytically and strategically, to think logically about underlying business issues
• Pro-active in resolving queries and problems and highlighting future potential areas of risk
• Curiosity and  willingness to get involved in the business to understand the story behind the numbers
• Digital, ecommerce, travel backgrounds preferable

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The Opportunity: 

As the Head of Indirect Tax Compliance, you will work for Agoda Services Co., Ltd in Bangkok and report directly to the Associate Director, Tax.  You will be part of the Finance team (approximately 100 professionals) and also work closely with the Legal team.  

The main focus of this position is managing all tax matters related to VAT, sales tax, GST and other indirect taxes for Agoda, including the compliance with tax regulations in all countries where we operate as a business, other tax related items and the relationships with Agoda’s tax and legal advisors. 

This role involves interaction with our US parent company, our international offices, business managers, functional teams, IT and other finance and legal colleagues.  Due to the rapid growth of the organization, the tasks and duties of this role may also evolve over time.  You will be keen to develop and grow within the role and to take on additional challenges and responsibilities as they occur.  

In this Role, you'll get to:  

• Responsible for overall management of indirect tax compliance and advisory activities across the business. 

• Assessment of indirect tax positions and interpretations of our business models. 

• Define indirect tax requirements for existing and new programs/products and ensure practical implementation of these requirements in internal systems.  

• Research and keep abreast of global indirect tax developments, evaluate necessary business and process changes, develop, and execute plans accordingly to ensure compliance with new tax rules and regulations. 

• Manage indirect tax projects and develop strategic and operational implementation work plans to ensure new service or country launches are tax compliant and timely.  

• Solid understanding of how indirect taxes affect in-house financial applications and systems e.g. Oracle. 

• Reconcile revenue, purchase, output VAT/GST and input VAT/GST with financials. 

• Coordinate with external advisors on various indirect tax issues, e.g. obtain tax advice as necessary and ensure accurate and timely indirect tax reporting and tax payment. 

• Contribute to indirect tax awareness and appreciation within the Agoda group. 

What you'll Need to Succeed: 

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance or any business related field. Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) or graduate degree in taxation is a definite asset. 

• Mininum 8 years of indirect tax experience in a multinational tax environment, Big 4 / Top law firm / major corporation experience highly regarded. 

• Strong technical knowledge in indirect taxes (VAT/GST) in an international context, both in mature and developing jurisdictions. 

• Experience with indirect tax setup in systems, including ERP systems.  

• Detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects. 

• Able to extract, analyze, and review data and make appropriate recommendations. 

• Project management expertise, including strong organizational and change management skills. 

• Ability to work independently and productively. 

• Strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complicated tax technical issues with senior leadership. 

• Team management experience a plus. 

• E-commerce or travel industry experience a plus. 

It's Great if you have: 

• Self-motivated and results-oriented professional 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of cross-functional teams 

• Ability to have good grasp of the detail whilst understanding the “big picture”, and to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously 

• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic environment 

• Team leader and team player 

• Professional “get it done” attitude and work ethic 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Energetic and driven personality 

• Adapts well to and is energized by change 

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Responsibilities:

• Reconcile inventory related general ledger balance sheet accounts on a timely basis.
• Prepare/review, investigate, and resolve accounting errors, discrepancies, and reconciling items.
• Perform review of inventory reserve calculations.
• Prepare adjusting and month-end journal entries.
• Maintain procedures to ensure that transactions are executed in accordance with general or specific authorization.
• Recommend process improvement opportunities by identifying problems, evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements around controls.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records of business transactions.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting to identify issues and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in or lead special projects as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance or equivalent discipline is required.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience, experience within cost/inventory accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with ability to make judgments on analysis of data based on practice and experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Detail oriented, analytical, resourceful, self-motivated and independent.
• Comfortable managing multiple deliverables concurrently.
• Strong time management skills and ability to adhere to month-end close timelines.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting controls, adherence to GAAP for inventory.

What's in it for YOU? 

An opportunity to work with one of the largest ecommerce Enablers in Southeast Asia with a multicultural environment that will offer you challenges to develop your career and professional skills. #aCommerce provides a variety of unique perks—and they're available to you whenever you need them. From solid healthcare services, work from home options, comfortable workspace, flexible leave (since it's important to enjoy quality time off), flexible work hours and attractive work locations [EmQuartier for our Thailand office]! 

#aCommerce believes in investing in YOU which is why you will be given the opportunity to explore the world of technology and innovation in ecommerce. Work alongside experts who will enhance and recognize your professional knowledge to the highest potential! 

YOU ARE GETTING MORE THAN JUST A JOB! 

At #aCommerce, we provide you with more than just a job. Our business help large multinational brands (L’Oréal, Samsung, Adidas and Johnson & Johnson to name a few) with their ecommerce revolution and being in the thick of it will transform your growth to wherever you and your career want to be! Being part of the #aTeam means: 

• You are valued. Everyone is equally important and works together on uncharted challenges alongside inspiring colleagues from all over the region. 
• Being trusted. Once a month, you have the benefit to work remotely and choose your own workspace. 
• Being celebrated! May that be a small win or a major milestone in your career, you have a family here who will support and celebrate every step of the way of your aCommerce journey. 
• Comfortable at work. We provide you with a laptop, a cozy working space and smart casual dress code! Just come in as you are and bring your passion, commitment and “can do” attitude at work. There’s a lot of things that you can look forward to if you join us today and we leave it up to you to discover what’s in store for you. 

INTERESTING FACTS 

• Getting to equal when it comes to being a gender-balanced organization is something we celebrate! We are proud of our gender ratio. 
• We have more than 20+ nationalities who are working hard to take aCommerce ahead everyday. 

About aCommerce

aCommerce is the largest brand ecommerce enabler in Southeast Asia, delivering retail solutions for global brands such as L’Oréal, Samsung, and Unilever. Founded in May 2013, aCommerce has over 700 staff across offices and fulfillment centers in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.

The company is committed to equal opportunities for all of employees and to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at aCommerce are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, sexuality, age, family or parental status, or any other status that may be protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

aCommerce DNA

Everyone in aCommerce lives by a set of core values that we call our DNA. These core values serve as the guide in how we work towards our common goals and targets.

Customers above all: The customer is at the heart of everything we do. Their success is our success.

• Lead by example: Earn respect through hard work and perseverance, not seniority.
• Solve problems: A “can do” attitude solves a multitude of problems.
• Lean on your teammates: Replace “I” with “we”. Collaboration will take you a long way.
• Keep it real: Our diversity makes us strong, we treat each other equally and respectfully.

The aTeam is made up of highly ambitious individuals driven to innovate, build and succeed and is always looking for like-minded self-starters to join.