Director, Tax & Compliance

Summary

Join Airalo, the world’s first eSIM store, as their Head of Tax & Compliance! This remote-first, full-time position is crucial for Airalo’s global operational scalability. You will develop and enforce a tax and regulatory compliance framework for 100+ jurisdictions, ensuring Airalo meets all tax obligations. The role involves building a globally consistent tax structure, overseeing indirect tax processes, developing transfer pricing documentation, mitigating tax risks, and engaging with external stakeholders. You’ll also support finance and legal teams during funding and acquisitions. Airalo offers competitive benefits including health insurance, a work-from-anywhere stipend, annual wellness & learning credits, and an annual company retreat.

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