Director, Tax & Compliance

Summary

Join Airalo, the world’s first eSIM store, as the Head of Tax & Compliance and play a central role in the company's global operational scalability. Develop and enforce a tax and regulatory compliance framework for 100+ jurisdictions. Ensure Airalo meets all direct and indirect tax obligations. Advise the business on tax-efficient structures and prepare for public market readiness. This remote-first position offers health insurance, a work-from-anywhere stipend, annual wellness & learning credits, and an annual company retreat. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in indirect tax across various markets, deep knowledge of transfer pricing, and strong global economic substance rule understanding.

Requirements

• Expertise in indirect tax (VAT, GST, DST) across emerging and developed markets, especially digital commerce
• Deep knowledge of transfer pricing frameworks and experience preparing TP documentation and local files
• Strong command of global economic substance rules
• Familiarity with automated tax reporting platforms (Avalara, Vertex) and building compliance dashboards
• Risk-focused, yet solution-oriented in balancing business enablement and regulatory obligations
• Ability to engage with tax authorities, legal teams, and external advisors across geographies

Responsibilities

• Build a globally consistent and locally compliant tax structure across >100 active markets, managing complex digital tax requirements
• Oversee end-to-end indirect tax processes including VAT/GST registrations, filings, reconciliations, and audits
• Develop and implement robust transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transaction flows; work closely with legal and finance
• Identify and mitigate tax risks such as permanent establishment exposure, withholding tax gaps, and cross-border payment compliance
• Engage with third-party tax consultants, local authorities, and internal stakeholders to align on tax obligations and risk appetite
• Monitor evolving global tax regulations and drive internal alignment on required adjustments
• Establish internal tax policies, compliance calendars, and a reporting dashboard for global tax status and exposure
• Support finance and legal teams during funding, acquisitions, and legal entity restructuring with appropriate tax advice and filings

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Work-from-anywhere stipend
• Annual wellness & learning credits
• Annual all-expenses-paid company retreat in a gorgeous destination