About the company
Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played PC game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.
Responsibilities
- In charge of the tax compliance process in relation to both direct tax (WHT & Income tax instalment) as well as indirect tax return including (VAT/GST/Digital service tax) in SEA (SG/MY/PH/IND/TH)
- In charge of the annual Income tax filing for SEA countries mainly from (but not limited to) Singapore/MY/PH/TH/IND
- Work closely with AP team and Treasury team to ensure all tax filings and payments are made in a timely manner
- Perform annual Health Check on all periodic tax returns by utilising applicable tools (AI/Technology) to identify the weakness and improve the internal control process
- In charge of Year End Tax Provision Process under US GAAP, and reconcile the tax related account from Local GAAP to US GAAP for all legal entities in SEA
- Actively involved in coordinating tax audit and prepare all relevant supporting documentation for audit defence purpose in SEA
- Work closely with key stakeholders of SEA (Legal, Accounting, Treasury & Stra Fin) on contract review process, and to be able to advise the Deal Owners how to achieve tax optimization on cross border transaction during contract negotiation stage
- Proactively monitor digital tax update in major SEA countries (i.e. Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines), update the risk assessment and improve the current process by leverage AI/Technology to achieve automation and efficiency
- Be actively involved in other ad hoc advisory in SEA region, such as working closely with accounting team on EDB audit upon request
- Assist the APAC tax team with any additional adhoc projects as needed
- Assist Global tax team with any ad hoc reports and projects as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or graduate degree in taxation
- Qualified CPA
- Over 8 years of relevant tax experience with a key focus on tax compliances in SEA region (both big 4 practice as well as in house tax experience)
- Good understanding of tax concepts and hands on experiences managing tax compliances in SEA region
- Experience with digital services/platform organizations cash or tax basis of reporting is highly desirable
- Detail and service oriented
- A self-starter and team player with the ability to effectively communicate and execute
- Have can do attitude with strong ownership and responsibilities
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and business acumen
- Fluent in Mandarin and other local languages of SEA is a plus
Conditions
- For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work.