Finance Director, Tax

**About Airalo**

Alo Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store that helps people connect in over 200+ countries and regions across the globe. We are building the next digital service that revolutionizes the telecom industry. We are a travel-tech company and an equal-opportunity environment that values and executes diversity, inclusion, and equity. Our team is spread across 40+ countries and six continents. What glues us together is our commitment to changing the way you connect.

**About you**

We hope that you care deeply about the quality of your work, the intrinsic worth of tasks, and the success of your team. You are self-disciplined and do not require micromanagement in terms of your skillset and work ethic. You do your best to flourish as an individual every day while working hard to foster a collaborative team environment. You believe in the importance of being — and staying — authentic, honest, positive, and kind. You are a good interlocutor with clear and concise communication. You are able to manage multiple projects, have an analytical mind, pay keen attention to detail, and love to get your hands dirty. You are cognizant, tolerant, and welcoming of vulnerabilities and cultural differences.

**About the Role**

**Position**: Full-time / Employee

**Location**:Remote-first

**Benefits**:
Health Insurance, work-from-anywhere stipend, annual wellness & learning credits, annual all-expenses-paid company retreat in a gorgeous destination & other benefits

**Job Summary**:
As Finance Director, Tax, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's tax strategy, planning, compliance, and reporting. This role requires a deep understanding of tax regulations, effective management skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring legal compliance.

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:
**Tax Strategy and Planning**:

- Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives, including but not limited to proposing and implementing a corporate structure internationally.
- Identify opportunities for tax planning to optimize the organization's tax position.

**Tax Compliance**:

- Ensure compliance with all international and local tax laws and regulations.
- Prepare and review tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

**Tax Reporting and Documentation**:

- Oversee the preparation and filing of all required tax reports and documentation.
- Maintain detailed documentation to support tax positions and filings.

**Tax Audits**:

- Manage relationships with tax authorities and external auditors.
- Represent the company in tax audits.

**Transfer Pricing**:

- Develop and implement transfer pricing policies to ensure compliance and minimize tax risks.
- Monitor and document intercompany transactions for transfer pricing compliance.

**Tax Research and Legislation**:

- Stay informed about changes in tax laws and regulations.
- Conduct tax research to provide guidance on the impact of legislative changes.

**Team Leadership and Development**:

- Build, lead, and mentor the tax team, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Provide guidance on complex tax issues and foster professional development.

**Must-have**:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with a specialization in Tax.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in tax, with a focus on strategic tax planning and compliance.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

**Good to have**:

- Prior work experience in telecommunications
- Knowledge of eSIM and GSMA-related technologies and services