Senior Tax Analyst

Sabre is a technology company that powers the global travel industry. By leveraging next-generation technology, we create global technology solutions that take on the biggest opportunities and solve the most complex challenges in travel. 

Positioned at the center of the travel, we shape the future by offering innovative advancements that pave the way for a more connected and seamless ecosystem as we power mobile apps, online travel sites, airline and hotel reservation networks, travel agent terminals, and scores of other solutions.

Simply put, we connect people with moments that matter.

Team Description

Sabre’s APAC tax team is looking for a talented senior tax adviser (APAC).

The Sabre APAC tax team has responsibility for tax provision, compliance, and controversy in some 11 countries across the APAC region.  The team is led by the Senior Director of Global Tax in Southlake, Texas, USA and the APAC Tax Manager, who is based in Singapore. A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Tax Analyst (APAC) to report to the APAC Tax Manager.
 

Role and Responsibilities

• Operating the indirect tax compliance process by supporting and enabling the provision of information to support the preparation and submission of VAT/GST returns.to our external advisers (mainly KPMG) and accounting team in the Singapore and Uruguay and reviewing the GST/VAT tax returns prepared.

  
  

• Managing indirect tax payment process for APAC entities including initiating payment requests

  
  

• Assist with tax audits - working with local accountants and tax advisors, dealing with communications and

  
  

• minimizing further queries.

  
  

• Assisting with tax controversies - working with local teams and tax advisers, dealing with communications and minimizing further queries.

  
  

• Supporting local and regional tax projects and research as assigned by the APAC Tax Manager.

  
  

What will you achieve?

• Becoming a valued member of the Finance APAC team, where your tax expertise will be a resource to many areas of the business, especially the APAC accounting team

  
  

• Delivering indirect tax compliance across the APAC region through partnering with external tax provider (mainly KPMG)

  
  

• Managing tax payments efficiently and obtaining timely refunds

  
  

• Scope to develop into VAT/GST tax advisory activities as tax compliance activities permit

  
  

What's in it for you?

• Excellent opportunity to develop tax experience and apply tax skills in the fast-moving technology industry.

  
  

• Opportunity to build tax expertise in APAC countries, by working closely with a Big 4 tax providers (mainly KPMG).

  
  

• Satisfaction from delivering corporate indirect tax compliance for Sabre companies across the region.

  
  

• Recognition from colleagues for your tax insight and support.

  
  

• Developing skills by supporting tax controversies and working on regional tax projects

  
  

• Influencing automation projects and digital reporting as Sabre delivers SAP upgrades and prepares for enhanced electronic reporting requirements.

  
  

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Must Have Skills:

• Chartered accountant (ACA), Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) or equivalent.

  
  

• 3 or more years post-qualified experience (PQE) in taxes.

  
  

• Experience in Singapore, India, Australia GST and/or international taxes either in practice or in-house

  
  

• Experience with Excel and SAP.

  
  

• Fluent in English, additional languages welcome.

  
  

• Can multitask and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines, with attention to detail.

  
  

• Can work long hours due to the different time zone.

  
  

• Can build relationships and trust within the organisation with tax, accounting, legal and business colleagues.

  
  

• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate tax issues to non-tax people.

  
  

• Excellent software skills, especially Excel.

  
  

Nice to Have Skills:

• Big 4 tax experience.

  
  

• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision.

  
  

We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as your application progresses.

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role will proceed in the selection process.