Zalopay is looking for a Associate Tax Manager to serve as the dedicated tax expert within the Accounting (ACC) Team. This is a key role responsible for ensuring tax compliance (VAT, CIT, PIT, FCT) across Zion JSC entities, and for acting as the technical lead in preparing for and responding to tax audits/inspections. The role works closely with the Accounting Manager under the existing Tax Review Framework and current SOX PLC controls.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Periodic Tax Review & Compliance
- Perform periodic reviews (monthly/quarterly/annually) using the VAT, CIT, PIT, and FCT checklists: reconciling tax filings, the general ledger (GL), and source documents.
- Assess and classify risk ratings for findings identified during reviews, and propose corrective/remediation actions.
- Review high-risk transactions: related-party/transfer-pricing transactions, merchant promotions/discounts, and payments to foreign contractors.
- Monitor and stay current on changes in tax regulations, and assess their impact on the company's operations.
Tax Audit Preparation & Response
- Maintain tax documentation in a continuously audit-ready state, not only when an inspection notice is received.
- Act as the technical focal point liaising directly with tax audit/inspection teams when they arise; prepare and review documentation before submission.
- Consolidate audit conclusions, assess financial impact, and coordinate remediation efforts.
- Build and maintain a close, professional working relationship with tax authorities, facilitating smoother audits/inspections and constructive resolution of tax matters as they arise.
Internal Controls & Reporting
- Work with the Accounting Manager and ERM to map tax review steps to SOX PLC controls (RCM), and propose new controls where gaps are identified.
- Prepare the monthly Tax Review Summary and support the quarterly Tax Risk Dashboard for the CFO.
- Escalate high-risk findings promptly in accordance with the Tax Review Framework.
Other Duties
- Support year-end tax finalization and liaise with external tax advisors/independent auditors (Big 4) as needed.
- Propose process improvements and update checklists/framework in line with regulatory changes and operational realities.
Requirements
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
- A professional tax/accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, tax agent license, etc.) is a plus.
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in taxation (at a company, tax advisory firm, or Big 4).
- Hands-on experience dealing directly with tax authorities during audits/inspections is a strong advantage.
- Experience in fintech/e-payments or companies with complex, high-volume transaction models is preferred.
Technical Knowledge & Skills
- Strong working knowledge of current tax regulations: VAT, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), and Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT).
- Understanding of related-party transactions and transfer pricing is a plus.
- Proficient in Excel; experience working with ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Basic understanding of internal controls (SOX) is a plus.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail when reconciling data.
- Good communication and negotiation skills to work effectively with tax authorities and internal departments.
- Proactive and able to work under pressure, particularly during audit or year-end finalization periods.
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-entity/corporate group environment.
