Indirect Tax Specialist

About the role

Wise is seeking a focused and independent professional to manage indirect tax compliance across the APAC region. You will ensure the company meets its regulatory obligations while collaborating with finance teams to maintain accurate reporting and effective tax controls.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Prepare and file indirect tax returns for Singapore, Australia, and other APAC territories, with occasional global reporting duties.
• Coordinate with finance staff to extract data, document processes, and reconcile returns against financial records.
• Take full ownership of the APAC indirect tax reporting cycle, including risk management and oversight of external tax advisors.
• Provide technical tax support for new geographies and products to ensure compliance requirements are identified and implemented.
• Partner with accounting and financial control teams to integrate indirect tax impacts into business financial statements.
• Contribute to broader tax consulting projects based on your capacity and professional interests.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in indirect tax, gained within an in-house role or a Big 4 firm.
• Proficiency in APAC VAT/GST regulations and cross-border tax principles.
• Ability to design and manage internal controls for high-volume, complex data sets.
• Relevant accounting or tax qualification specific to the APAC market.
• Proven capability to work autonomously, influence stakeholders, and manage complex projects with minimal supervision.

Nice to have

• Experience with indirect taxation within the financial services sector.

Skills & tools

• Indirect tax compliance
• APAC VAT/GST regulations
• Financial data reconciliation
• Tax risk management
• Stakeholder management

Practical notes

• Wise promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.
• For more information on company culture and mission, visit the Wise careers portal.