Senior Manager, Tax Controversy (Singapore/ Bangkok Based, Relocation Provided)

Bangkok · Bangkok (One Bangkok Office) · 8-10 years experience · Posted Oct 12, 2026

At a glance

At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.
Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.
No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.
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The Senior Manager, Tax Controversy role is central to protecting the company’s tax profile, managing financial and reputational risk, and contributing to the company’s influence on the evolving tax landscape. The successful candidate will shape the company’s engagement with tax authorities and policymakers around the world, while strengthening internal readiness and resilience.
The Opportunity:

The Senior Manager, Tax Controversy role is central to protecting the company’s tax profile, managing financial and reputational risk, and contributing to the company’s influence on the evolving tax landscape.
The successful candidate will shape the company’s engagement with tax authorities and policymakers around the world, while strengthening internal readiness and resilience.

Independently manage assigned tax controversy matters, including audits, notices, refund claims, appeals, and litigation.
Act as the lead for assigned cases, setting strategy and overseeing end-to-end management from initial inquiry to resolution.
Serve as the primary point of contact with tax authorities, external advisors, and internal stakeholders on assigned controversy matters.
Develop and implement effective strategies for resolving tax disputes and managing tax risk across jurisdictions.
Analyze and interpret complex tax laws, regulations, treaties, and case law to support and defend the company’s tax positions.
Prepare, review, and quality-control responses to tax authority inquiries, RFIs, and audit findings, ensuring technical accuracy and consistency.
Draft and review persuasive arguments, legal memoranda, position papers, and documentation for dispute resolution, appeals, and litigation.
Develop and maintain best-practice frameworks, playbooks, templates, and documentation standards for managing tax audits and controversy globally.
Collaborate closely with internal Tax, Legal, Government Affairs, PR, Finance, and business teams to ensure aligned positions and coordinated responses.
Support the identification, assessment, and communication of controversy-related tax risks, exposures, and mitigation actions.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field.
Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in tax controversy, audit defense, or tax litigation, in law firms, accounting firms or MNCs with significant experience in the Asia Pacific region.
In-depth knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and dispute resolution processes.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-jurisdictional tax audits or disputes, including direct interaction with tax authorities.
Proven ability to draft and review high-quality technical documentation (position papers, memos, correspondence with authorities).
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills advocacy skills for use within Tax and Finance as well as with external stakeholders and tax authorities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Proficiency in English required.