Tax Audit Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Tax Audit Manager leads and oversees tax audit defense and engagements for a portfolio of corporate clients. This role requires deep expertise in Indonesian tax audit procedures, strong legal reasoning, accounting and financial statements, and the ability to represent clients before the DGT. A critical dimension involves in-depth analysis of the client’s business operations and supply chain to construct effective audit defense strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Tax Audit Defense

• Lead end-to-end management of tax audit engagements from the initial Tax Audit Instruction Letter (SP2) until the Tax Assessment Letter (SKP)
• Develop and execute audit defense strategies, including preparation documents, maintenance of the timeline tax audit, and conducting strategic discussions.
• Represent clients in meetings with Tax Auditors, providing persuasive arguments supported by legal analysis and factual evidence.
• Advise on strategic merits and risks of pursuing disputes at each stage based on cost-benefit analysis and precedent assessment.
• Provide recommendations for the company's improvements regarding the tax audit result

Team Leadership & Knowledge Management

• Lead and develop a team of 3–8 tax audit team members, providing audit procedural knowledge, technical guidance, coaching, and performance management.
• Design and maintain the team’s audit management system, tracking status and deadlines.
• Develop internal knowledge resources, including case databases and DGT audit trend analysis.
• Conduct team training on tax audit strategy, audit procedure, technical guidance, evidence gathering, and communication skills.
• Support Individual Development Plans aligned with TaxPrime 5 Pillar Excellence.

Client Advisory & Business Development

• Advise clients on tax audit readiness and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide proactive advisory on regulatory changes impacting tax audit positions.
• Build trusted relationships with clients at the CFO and DGT officials.
• Develop business proposals for audit engagements and identify cross-selling opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s degree (S1) in Law, Accounting, Taxation, or Fiscal Administration; Master’s degree (S2) in Tax Law or Taxation is strongly preferred.
2. Minimum 5–8 years of progressive experience in tax audit defense, objection, and appeal practice, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
3. Active Brevet A, B & C certification (mandatory).
4. USKP B/C certification is a significant advantage.
5. Demonstrated track record of successful tax audit outcomes.
6. Professional proficiency in English (mandatory).
7. Deep knowledge of Indonesian tax audit procedures regulation.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

Technical Competencies

• Comprehensive understanding of business process and supply chain operations to demonstrate commercial substance and proper tax treatment.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic thinking and analytical rigor for assessing tax risks and defence strategies.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with the client and DGT.
• Leadership and team management.
• Highest standards of professional integrity in interactions with government authorities.

• Competitive salary package
• Festival bonuses
• Third-party Insurance for Life, Accident, and Hospital (inpatient)
• Income tax art. 21 allowance (full coverage only for fixed income)